Wake Up, Algonquin - September 15

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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 , 2600 Harnish Drive, holds a Writing College Application Essays workshop for students in grades 9 through 12 and their parents from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Adrienne Brazil from Kaplan will present on what college admission officers want to see in an essay, including topics, the four steps to writing an essay and a sample critique essay. Registration required, to register visit www.aapld.org or call 847-458-6060 x135.

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