🌱 Patch AM: Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Serious Crash In Algonquin

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In today's newsletter:

• Motorcyclist critically hurt in serious Algonquin crash near neighborhood streets
• See how much this Yellowstone Parkway home just sold for
• How one Algonquin church is reshaping worship for special-needs families

Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Serious Crash In Algonquin (patch.com) — Algonquin residents may notice lingering concern after a serious motorcycle crash near Compton Drive and Magenta Lane sent a rider to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital with major injuries. Police initially believed the crash was fatal before correcting that the motorcyclist survived, and the roadway was shut down for several hours during the investigation.
   

• Residential home in Algonquin goes for $453,000 (shawlocal.com) — A single-family home at 1340 Yellowstone Parkway in Algonquin recently sold for $453,000, offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an attached garage. The report also lists several nearby 2025 sales, giving residents a snapshot of current neighborhood prices and how larger and smaller homes are valuing locally.
   

• A Little Corner of Peace (covchurch.org) — A local Spanish-speaking congregation in Algonquin has built a growing "Little Corner of Peace" ministry that supports children with special needs and their families during Sunday services. Through trained volunteers, parent dinners, and inclusive worship, the church is expanding space and resources while encouraging other area pastors to prepare for welcoming similar families in their own congregations.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Algonquin

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
  ONLINE Auction,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Thursday Special at The Chick & The Pig →
  1000 N. Main Street, Algonquin
  11:00 am
• Thursday Specials at Bold American Fare →
  8 S. Main Street, Algonquin
  3:30 pm
• GriefShare at Springbrook Community Church →
  Springbrook Community Church, 10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
  6:00 pm
• Taproom Trivia →
  Algonquin IL
  7:00 pm
• Trivia Night at The Chick & The Pig →
  1000 N. Main Street, Algonquin
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Friday Special at The Chick & The Pig →
  1000 N. Main Street, Algonquin
  11:00 am
• Live Music Dockside →
  Algonquin IL
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Art on the Fox, Algonquin →
  220 S Main Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Walk on the Wild(flower) Side →
  Snuffy's Prairie, Hickory Ave
  10:00 am
• Art on the Fox, Algonquin →
  220 S Main Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Lake County Fall Boat Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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Palatine

• Palatine To Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 With Memorial Ceremony (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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