Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• With stalemate's end, Dundee mental health board releases grant money (chicagotribune.com) — Mental health agencies serving Dundee Township and northern Kane County, including many Elgin-area residents, will finally see nearly $800,000 in long-delayed grant funding released after a months-long stalemate over board appointments ended. The township's 708 Mental Health Board approved grants, moved to hire an administrator, and set the stage for expanded services like a new case manager position.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Elgin Community College's 2026 Latinx Heritage Month Celebrations —Elgin Community College Read on Patch
UPDATE: My wife called and things went better than expected. When they went to do the surgery, the blockage had moved to the colon so they were able to… (Nextdoor Cobblers Crossing)
Does anyone know someone who can cut back or shorten the tall weeds by the pond? I've attached a picture for reference. Pla DM me. Thx (Nextdoor Del Webb)
Aerotek posted a job opening for Assembler in Elgin. Apply here.
Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Store Associate (Spanish) in Carpentersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.
'They want to work': Suburbanites with disabilities find opportunity at Carol Stream expo (dailyherald.com)
Bartlett community debates use of Flock cameras as village considers extending contract (dailyherald.com)
Daily Herald Week 1 high school football previews (dailyherald.com)
St. Charles
Halal Fest organizers apologize for noise complaints, thank St. Charles Police, community for support (shawlocal.com)
Crest Group Acquires Dukane to Add Ultrasonic Solutions, Plastic Joining to Portfolio (manufacturing.net)
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