Wake Up, Algonquin - August 29

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•                Where do I find the lowest gas prices today in Algonquin?

•                Show me the live traffic from Algonquin to Chicago and from Algonquin to Elgin.

•                Tell me the most recent weather forecast for the area.

•                Check out all the places you can visit in Algonquin. 

•                Give me a list of today's events. And here's an interesting event Patch calendar editors think you might like:

The , 115 Eastgate St., holds a Family Lego Competition from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This month's theme is Kingdoms and Castles. Come compete against other families with children ages 5 - 13 years old - the winning family will get a lego set! Please register in advance and sign up one person per family – to register visit www.aapld.org or call 847-458-6060 x143. 

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