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Happening soon: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore on the Algonquin Patch calendar
What's up Algonquin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what a $297,000 sale reveals about Algonquin home prices.
- Which McHenry County teams are surging as Week 7 approaches?
Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What can $300,000 buy you in Kane County, Sept. 14-20? (shawlocal.com) — Home shoppers in Algonquin can see what $300,000 buys nearby, including a two-bedroom single-family house on Millbrook Drive that just sold for $297,000. The roundup compares that sale with similarly priced homes in Batavia, Elgin, and Carpentersville to give you a feel for regional values. 
• Cary-Grove tops CL Central, McHenry gets past Prairie Ridge: McHenry County Week 6 roundup (shawlocal.com) — Algonquin football fans will see Crystal Lake Central visit Jacobs in Week 7 after the Tigers' latest loss, one of several key Fox Valley Conference matchups shaping playoff hopes. The roundup also tracks McHenry County teams' records and next opponents so you can follow local rivals' progress.
📸 Around Algonquin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Algonquin
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★ Featured events ★
- Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
Online Only,
10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am - Dockside Live Entertainment →
Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
7:00 pm - 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 - X-Country Meet (A) @ Parkland (Township Park, Johnsburg)
Heineman Middle School, 3703 N Richmond Rd, Johnsburg
4:00 pm - Algonquin Harvest Market 2026 →
Algonquin IL - Outdoor Warning Siren Test
Village of Algonquin, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin
9:00 am - The Collective at True →
Algonquin IL - Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook →
Springbrook Community Church, 10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
2:30 pm - 10/19 - Algonquin, IL- Dinner After Dark →
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 1741 South Randall Road, Algonquin - Dinner After Dark →
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 1741 South Randall Road, Algonquin
6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Tuesday September 29
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Monday October 19
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
- Historical covers for Sept. 24: Water Worries: Realignment stirs flood of concerns (shawlocal.com)
- Lowest E85 gas price in McHenry County hits $2.84 for week ending Sept. 19 (mchenrytimes.com)
Crystal Lake
- Cara Schroeder accounts for 4 scores, Crystal Lake South wins first FVC flag football title in school history (shawlocal.com)
- Teacher and basketball coach at Island Lake, Illinois, school charged with child pornography (cbsnews.com)
- 2026 Election Questionnaire: Terri Greeno, McHenry County Board, District 5 (shawlocal.com)
Arlington Heights
- Animal Cruelty, Public Indecency Arrests: Arlington Heights Blotter (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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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