🌱 Patch AM: Police seek witnesses after fatal Randall Road motorcycle crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Police seek witnesses after fatal Randall Road motorcycle crash
• Elgin teen singer advances after standout performance in state vocal contest

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
• Monday: Very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 26-year-old South Elgin man killed in motorcycle crash in South Elgin; driver of Mercedes sedan cited (shawlocal.com) — A 26-year-old South Elgin motorcyclist died Wednesday night after colliding with a Mercedes at Randall Road and Thornwood Avenue, and an Elgin driver of the car was cited for driving too fast and failing to reduce speed. South Elgin police are still investigating and are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the department with information.
   

• Audrey Tromp Wins Schmidt Vocal Arts Illinois Regional Competition (operawire.com) — An Elgin high school vocalist, Belle Thommen, earned third place and a $1,500 prize at the Schmidt Vocal Arts Illinois Regional Competition, advancing to the national round next year. Her performance at Northwestern University puts an Elgin student on a statewide stage and opens doors to additional scholarship opportunities in vocal music.
   

📸 Around Elgin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elgin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
  1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Memoriam Development 10th Anniversary Gala →
  Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin
  7:00 pm
• Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto →
  Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• 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
• Bikes & Brews: Far West Side Elgin Slow Roll →
  Elgin IL
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• State Rep. Anna Moeller's Annual Youth & Family Resource Fair →
  Gail Borden Public Library District: Main Library, 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Age and Pro Active Planning →
  Oak Crest Residence & Atrium Apartments, 204 S State St, Elgin
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Mental Health Life Enrichment Series →
  Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 401 W Main St, West Dundee
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Treats & Treasures →
  St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church
  9:00 am
Sunday October 18
• 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 October 24
• Heal Elgin →
  Judson University Fitness Center, 1151 N. State Street, Elgin, IL 60123
  6:00 am
Sunday October 25
• 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

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Elgin Community College to Celebrate New Home of Truck Driving Program with Grand Opening, Info Session —Elgin Community College Read on Patch
• Elgin Community College to Host Annual Job Fair This October —Elgin Community College Read on Patch

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🗞 Nearby News

South Elgin

• Ask an Angel: October 8, 2026 (mysundaynews.com)

St. Charles

• St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade Seeks Entries For Holiday Celebration (patch.com)
• Union Pacific continues lead cleanup from bridge near Fox River in St. Charles (shawlocal.com)
• Coming Home Following a Hospital Stay? Verlo Mattress Can Help You Rest Easier (shawlocal.com)

Algonquin

• Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Sues County Over Road Repair Order (patch.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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