Sunday: Turning sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 58 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 67-year-old Elgin resident driving a Mercedes was cited after a South Elgin motorcycle crash that killed 26-year-old Piotr Wendel on October 7. Police say the collision happened as the Mercedes turned from Randall Road onto Thornwood Avenue, closing the area for hours while multiple Kane County agencies investigated and sought additional witnesses.
• Saint Francis roars past Judson (journalgazette.net) — Football fans in Elgin saw a lopsided matchup at Dawson Field as Saint Francis routed Judson 70–7 before about 500 spectators. Saint Francis piled up 498 yards on just 41 plays, scoring on long runs, big pass plays, and even two kickoff returns while the struggling Judson squad fell to 0–6 this season.
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💬 Chatter
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
LOST CAT! Her name is Luna. Escaped from her home near Lords Park sometime this morning. She's chipped and has a very small white patch on her belly. Thank you… (Nextdoor Summit/Liberty)
The kindness of strangers. I recently posted about the loss of my best friend. Overwhelming response. Thank you so much for your support and condolences especially since none… (Nextdoor Summit/Liberty)
Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Elgin. Apply here.
Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carpentersville
Front row of Super Stocks Big Buck 50 set while Junghans wins MARS Late Model feature at Lucas Oil Speedway (stlracing.com)
St. Charles
Union Pacific continues lead cleanup from bridge near Fox River in St. Charles (shawlocal.com)
Kane County Judicial Center Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (kanecountyconnects.com)
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits Oak Park and River Forest (oakpark.com)
Geneva
Single-family home sells for $629,000 in Geneva (shawlocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!