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🌱 Patch AM: Which Algonquin-area teams shined in this week’s county sports action?
Make time for Live Music Dockside on the Algonquin Patch calendar

Cheers Algonquin! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Algonquin-area teams shined in this week's county sports action?
Also on today's calendar: Art on the Fox, Algonquin and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 59.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Giuliana Dickson, CL Central co-op win McHenry County girls golf titles: Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — Algonquin sports fans have plenty to cheer about, with Jacobs teams competing in local golf, volleyball, and soccer matches, including wins at the Golf Club of Illinois and on the home pitch. The roundup highlights standout performances from nearby schools across McHenry County, giving local readers a quick snapshot of how area athletes and teams are stacking up this week.
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📸 Around Algonquin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Algonquin
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★ Featured events ★
- Live Music Dockside →
Algonquin
7:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Skill Stripe: PURPLE - STRIKING Week →
KMA Lake In The Hills, 2785 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
8:00 am - Uniform Sewing Weekend →
KMA Lake In The Hills, 2785 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
8:00 am - Art on the Fox, Algonquin →
220 S Main Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
10:00 am - Art On the Fox →
Algonquin IL
10:00 am - Sunday Special at The Chick & The Pig →
1000 N. Main Street, Algonquin
11:00 am - Saturday Special at The Chick & The Pig →
1000 N. Main Street, Algonquin
11:00 am - Sept Leadership Training: SELF CONTROL - prt 1 →
KMA Lake In The Hills, 2785 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
1:15 pm - Champagne Brunch →
Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
9:30 am - Art on the Fox, Algonquin →
220 S Main Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
10:00 am - Walk on the Wild(flower) Side →
Snuffy's Prairie, Hickory Ave
10:00 am - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
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- Tillys Clothing Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (Full Time) in Algonquin. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
- ACHA MD1 Hockey Adds Ten to Roster for 2026-27 Season (adrianbulldogs.com)
Crystal Lake
- BLUE BAYOU: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt to Play Raue Center For The Arts (broadwayworld.com)
- Thrills continue for Lucy Watson, Huntley against Prairie Ridge (shawlocal.com)
Huntley
- Farms, fame, and future (mysundaynews.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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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