Friday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
Sunday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Daily Herald Week 3 football previews (dailyherald.com) — Elgin's high school football teams hit the field Friday, with the Maroons visiting Bartlett and South Elgin traveling to Larkin in key early-season matchups. The previews highlight standout Elgin-area players, recent results, and what each squad must improve to turn around 0-2 starts or build on early momentum, giving local fans a clear sense of what to watch for this week.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte to Host Free Shred Event & Food Drive in Elgin —IL House Read on Patch
In September, NIU Offers Pair of Lean Six Sigma Workshop Series —Matt Baron Read on Patch
From ECC to NIU to Industry: Huskie Engineering Grads' Journeys Highlight Regional Talent Pipeline —Matt Baron Read on Patch
Bell on the left,the other guy is Conrad. Brother and sister,six months old.Right now they act like 2 year old children,into everything. I have to keep the toaster unplugged or else they will… (Nextdoor Eagle/Burnidge Park/Valley Creek)
Update: Pet Reunited Sierra, a dog who went missing in Elgin, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 55 minutes. Message from Owner: "New to the area" … (Nextdoor College Green)
Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in South Elgin. Apply here.
Michaels posted a job opening for Framing Manager in South Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Coachella Valley Firebirds Sign Forward Jack Randl to One-Year Contract (nbcpalmsprings.com)
National high school flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 2 (marconews.com)
Eastham Capital, Bender Companies Acquire Suburban Chicago Residential Property (connectcre.com)
Health Officials Confirm a Rabid Bat Found in Chicagoland Area (97x.com)
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