Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Crystal Lake, Cary High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best (patch.com) — Crystal Lake families can see how their local high schools stack up statewide, with Cary-Grove, Prairie Ridge, Crystal Lake Central and Crystal Lake South all earning spots in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings. The story breaks down each school's Illinois and national placement and explains the performance measures behind the list, highlighting how District 155 compares with other top suburban districts.
First Day of School (PreK & Kindergarten) CRYSTAL LAKE CCSD 47 District 47
Intro To Clay Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 127 E Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL 60098 6:00 pm
MCHENRY COUNTY MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETING Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 240 N THROOP ST WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 7:00 pm
Feed Your Soul Gestalt Group- Thursdays Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Soulful Prairies Equine Gestalt Therapy and Retreat Center 7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Later today (Monday), we air a special episode of #TheStarSpotlight. It's our Back to School show featuring tracks from Supertramp, Jethro Tull, Steely Dan, and of course Brownsville Station. Starting at 5PM on 99.9FM… (Nextdoor Crystal Lake)
Looking for a company to redo a front walkway and we would like to do concrete/stamped concrete and add a step. Please only comment if you have personally used a company and would recommend them. Thanks (Nextdoor Village of Lakewood)
McHenry County College posted a job opening for Office Assistant - Adult Education in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
The Fresh Market posted a job opening for Produce Team Member in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
Book Housekeeping Services in Lake in the Hills, IL with Iwona D. from $28/hr (care.com)
Supernatural Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop (barnfinds.com)
Cary
Aptar expands U.S. production for Meridian aerosol actuator platform (spraytm.com)
Algonquin
Cary woman allegedly hit, dragged motorcyclist while under the influence in Algonquin (shawlocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!