🌱 Patch AM: What investigators know so far about Elgin’s massive salvage yard fire

Hello Elgin! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What investigators know so far about Elgin's massive salvage yard fire
• Were you at this South Elgin clinic during the measles exposure window?

Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More than 50 cars go up in flames at Elgin salvage yard fire (chicagotribune.com) — More than 50 vehicles burned in an early-morning fire Sunday at the Copart salvage yard on Bluff City Boulevard in Elgin, drawing help from several neighboring fire districts. Investigators say arson is not suspected, noting the property was locked and that battery-related issues in wrecked cars can sometimes spark fires, though the exact cause remains under review.
   

• Second measles case of the year reported in Kane County, health department says (chicagotribune.com) — Kane County health officials have confirmed a second measles case this year, linked to the earlier Kaneland High School case that generated up to 1,600 potential exposures. Possible exposure sites include Kaneland High School and the Next Generation Pediatric Clinic in South Elgin, and residents are urged to verify MMR vaccinations, monitor for symptoms, and follow quarantine guidance if contacted.
   

📸 Around Elgin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elgin

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
  ONLINE Auction,
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Dan's Fight Is Our Fight →
  Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Ave, Batavia
  8:30 am
Tuesday September 15
• Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Betsy Ross and the Making of America →
  Gail Borden Public Library District: Main Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• The Lightning Thief presented by Fox Valley Theater Company →
  Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Fox Valley Beaux Arts presents "Brushstrokes of America" luncheon and fashion show →
  Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Rd, Elgin
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• 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
Thursday September 17
• "Every Hand Holds A Story" - A Community Resource Fair →
  Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• 122 Anniversary Garden Party at The Atrium at Oak Crest →
  204 S State St, Elgin
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Duchess Manor Haunted House: Lights On & Full Scare →
  Duchess Manor at The Arboretum of South Barrington
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• 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
Saturday September 26
• BritBeat--The Immersive Beatles Experience →
  Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ECC to Celebrate 10 Years of the Center for Emergency Services —Elgin Community College Read on Patch
• Elgin Area Chamber announces appointment of Sarosh Saher as Economic Development Director —Pat Szpekowski, APR Read on Patch
• ECC Presents Electric Horror: The Art and Design of Peter Infelise —Elgin Community College Read on Patch

• Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Elgin. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Elgin

• Scandinavian Fest in South Elgin celebrates Nordic culture Sept. 13 (shawlocal.com)

Carpentersville

• Illinois National Guard soldier killed in Bureau County crash (wqad.com)
• We remember: How the suburbs will honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 (dailyherald.com)

Bartlett

• Five of The Smallest Ski Areas in America (unofficialnetworks.com)
• Bartlett assistant village administrator steps down after employee complaint (dailyherald.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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