🌱 Patch AM: Algonquin Man Charged With Aggravated Battery After Stabbing

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In today's newsletter:

• Algonquin man charged after Christie Drive stabbing injures 57-year-old
• How the new Fox River no‑wake zone affects Algonquin boaters

Also on today's calendar: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
• Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Algonquin Man Charged With Aggravated Battery After Stabbing (patch.com) — Algonquin residents are learning more about a Sunday evening stabbing on Christie Drive that left a 57-year-old man with non-life-threatening chest and facial wounds. Police say 61-year-old Richard M. Dobson of Algonquin was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and domestic battery, and investigators believe the incident was isolated with no ongoing threat to the public.
   

• Fox River between McHenry, Algonquin gets no-wake designation after heavy rainfall (shawlocal.com) — Boaters in Algonquin should know the Fox River from McHenry Dam to Algonquin Dam is now a no‑wake zone after heavy recent rainfall. Officials report high water and debris but no major flooding expected, though a flood warning upstream in Wisconsin could influence local levels later this week. Residents near the river are urged to use extra caution around banks and road barricades.
   

📸 Around Algonquin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Algonquin

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction →
  Online Only,
  10:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
  Online Only,
  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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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Dockside Live Entertainment →
  Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Skill Stripe: BROWN - THROWING Week →
  KMA Lake In The Hills, 2785 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
  8:00 am
• Car Seat Safety Inspection →
  2200 Harnish Dr., Algonquin
  10:00 am
• Scorched Earth →
  Scorched Earth Brewing Co, Berg Street, Algonquin
  4:00 pm
• Dockside Live Entertainment →
  Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Champagne Brunch →
  Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
  9:30 am
• Dockside Live Entertainment →
  Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
  Online Only
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook →
  Springbrook Community Church, 10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking to purchase a rental property in the northwest burbs.
  Let me know if you specialize in rental properties. (Nextdoor Prestwick-Terrace / Cove)
• I'm looking for someone who would like to work part time in my salon.
  3 days a week. Assist the hair stylists and have fun working. Please me Message me. Thank you. (Nextdoor Willoughby Farms Estates)

• Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Life Cafe Supervisor in Algonquin. Apply here.
• The McHenry County College posted a job opening for Instructor of Architectural Technology and Construction Management in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Algonquin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake in the Hills

• More Rain To Start The Week Before Big Temp Plunge For Chicago Area (patch.com)

Crystal Lake

• How Wakeman Law Gives Back to the Community (shawlocal.com)
• Sheriff says 23-year-old Woodstock man died when speeding truck slammed into trees in slick conditions near Crystal Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Elgin

• Firefighters Rescue Man From Fox River In Elgin (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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