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Thursday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
Friday: Increasing amounts of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Board chair says Kane County is in a time of 'transition' (chicagotribune.com) — Kane County leaders, including representatives from Elgin, outlined how the county is navigating a financial and demographic transition while planning major transportation, housing, and emergency-preparedness initiatives. For Elgin residents, the talk signaled likely impacts on property taxes, road projects, affordable housing efforts, and disaster readiness across the county in the coming years.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
ECC to Host Apprenticeship Expo at New Manufacturing & Technology Center —Elgin Community College Read on Patch
ECC & OrthoIllinois Present Path2Practice Careers in Physical Therapy —Elgin Community College Read on Patch
Elgin Community College to Host Annual College Night on October 21 —Elgin Community College Read on Patch
Obituary: Marilyn Jean Pounders —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
We take care of some of the feral cats in the Woodbridge North area. This cat is a new cat to us as of today. Is anyone missing this cat? Did not see this lost pet on Pawbootst and I do not have Facebook. Repost… (Nextdoor Woodbridge North)
Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Elgin. Apply here.
Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time / Part Time - Order Writer / Nabisco Merchandising in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carpentersville
WoO LMS Notes: The Final Leg Of The Season (speedsport.com)
St. Charles
St. Charles, IL Real Estate Market Enters Q4 2026 With Continued Buyer Competition, Says Ruta Baran & The Baran Group (digitalmarketreports.com)
Seyer Industries, a family business for nearly 70 years, is building the future of flight (greaterstlinc.com)
Geneva
Geneva seeks bird photos after Bird City Illinois designation (shawlocal.com)
Geneva's Blake Makowski wins DuKane Conference Tournament individual title; Lake Park takes team trophy (shawlocal.com)
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