🌱 Patch AM: Minivan crash in Elgin leaves two injured and raises safety concerns

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In today's newsletter:

• Minivan crash in Elgin leaves two injured and raises safety concerns

Also on today's calendar: YWCA Elgin to Honor Betty Brown with Legacy Award at 125th Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 56.
• Sunday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Minivans in Elgin crash; two riders hurt (winonajournal.com) — Two people were hurt when minivans crashed in Elgin, drawing emergency response and briefly disrupting traffic for nearby drivers. Details are still limited, but the incident underscores ongoing safety concerns on local roads and may prompt further police updates as the investigation continues.
   

📸 Around Elgin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elgin

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Friday August 21
• YWCA Elgin to Honor Betty Brown with Legacy Award at 125th Celebration →
  Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquets, 1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin
  6:00 pm
• "The Little Mermaid" with The Home Creative Co. →
  Elgin Calendar, 220 Dupage Street, Elgin
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Consulado General de México en la Biblioteca
  Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
  8:00 am
• Manga & Anime Club for Grades 6-12
  Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Studio 270
  2:00 pm
• "The Little Mermaid" with The Home Creative Co. →
  Elgin Calendar, 220 Dupage Street, Elgin
  2:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Worship at First Congregational Church of Elgin w/ Rev. Dr. Jesse Tanner →
  First Congregational Church of Elgin, UCC, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin
  10:30 am
• "The Little Mermaid" with The Home Creative Co. →
  Elgin Calendar, 220 Dupage Street, Elgin
  2:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Institute Days / Offices Open
  SD U-46 Elgin, IL 60120
• Play Together Workshop
  Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
  10:00 am
Saturday August 29
• State Rep. Anna Moeller's Annual Senior Fair →
  Dundee Township Park District, 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville, IL, 60110
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Worship at First Congregational Church of Elgin with Guest Minister, Rev. Dr. Juan Thomas, Esq. →
  First Congregational Church of Elgin, UCC, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin
  10:30 am
Sunday September 6
• Worship & Communion at First Congregational Church of Elgin w/ Rev. Dr. Jesse Tanner →
  First Congregational Church of Elgin, UCC, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fox Valley Beaux Arts presents "Brushstrokes of America" luncheon and fashion show —Pat Szpekowski, APR Read on Patch
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• Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Beauty/Beauty Studio or Tech) (T1896) in South Elgin. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

South Elgin

• The Fox River Ragtime Festival (foxvalleymagazine.com)

Carpentersville

• Entry List: 2026 FloRacing Night In America At Marshalltown (floracing.com)

Bartlett

• Daily Herald Week 1 high school football previews (dailyherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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