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Greetings Algonquin! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

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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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Burlington Central rises to the challenge: Northwest Herald volleyball notebook (shawlocal.com)

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Palatine

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

Ok Algonquin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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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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