Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These residential properties were the best deals for Kane County's in the week of Aug. 10 (shawlocal.com) — Recent Kane County home sales include several notable deals in Elgin and South Elgin, with properties on White Oak Lane and Kane Street changing hands in the mid-$300,000s. The roundup compares prices, sizes, and closing dates across nearby towns, giving Elgin-area residents a clear snapshot of what similar homes are selling for right now.
• High school football scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County (chicagotribune.com) — High school football is underway, and Elgin-area teams are already in the spotlight, with Elgin falling to Woodstock North and South Elgin opening with a win over Oak Ridge from Florida. The roundup compiles scores and key highlights from across the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County regions, helping local fans track how nearby programs started Week 1.
• Born with a rare and aggressive brain tumor, Huntley teen starts high school — a once-unfathomable milestone (chicagotribune.com) — A Huntley teen who survived an extremely rare, aggressive brain tumor is now starting as a freshman at Huntley High School, a milestone once thought impossible. His journey has long been supported by the wider Fox Valley community, including a major fundraiser years ago at South Elgin High School, and his family hopes his joyful presence will deepen classmates' understanding of students with special needs.
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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
🐱 FOUND CAT — PLEASE SHARE I found this cat outside and brought him into my home to keep him safe from coyotes. If you recognize him or know his family, please contact me… (Nextdoor Cobblers Crossing)
Update: Pet Reunited Maisy, a dog who went missing in St. Charles, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 43 minutes. More details here https:/… (Nextdoor College Green)
Survey.Com posted a job opening for Overnight Retail Merchandiser - Elgin, IL (Driveline Albertsons) in Elgin. Apply here.
Baskin Robbins posted a job opening for Crew Member in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carpentersville
Carpentersville to create new fire training facility on Tamarac (dailyherald.com)
Student approached by masked individuals in Carpentersville; police looking for witnesses (shawlocal.com)
Bartlett
What were the best deals for residential properties in DuPage / Cook County the week of Aug. 10? (shawlocal.com)
Meet new Pine River-Backus teacher Emily Trenn (pineandlakes.com)
Ok Elgin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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