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Good morning Elgin! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Elgin's Latino community is reshaping the city's story.
  • Why East Dundee's president was formally rebuked over Oktoberfest politics

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with high clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
  • Friday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Documenting Elgin's Latino History (wgntv.com) — Elgin's Latino community is being celebrated through a major new exhibit and documentary at the Elgin History Museum, highlighting a century of local contributions and change. Residents, city leaders, and state officials describe how Latino-owned businesses, DACA-eligible first responders, and a now 50% Latino population are reshaping the city's identity beyond immigration headlines.
   

• East Dundee village president censured for partisan politics, 'inappropriate' comments (chicagotribune.com) — East Dundee's village board has formally censured Village President Dan Pearson for allowing partisan campaign speeches and making what trustees called inappropriate comments during the village's Oktoberfest celebration. Trustees say his actions may have violated state election rules and damaged community trust, and they've outlined expectations to prevent future political use of village-funded events. Coverage comes via a freelance reporter for Elgin's Courier-News, underscoring regional relevance for Elgin-area readers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Age and Pro Active Planning —Pat Szpekowski, APR Read on Patch
  • For those who may miss Rhonda Stapleton's posts, I heard from a third party that she's been sent off to banned camp for sharing too many food posts.
    I don't know how long Rhonda will be at camp, but I wish her well, and hope she can take part in some of the activities there. (Nextdoor Eagle/Burnidge Park/Valley Creek)
  • Reposting from Ring- Small black dog and brown dog.
    White patch on chest. Very skittish. Please contact me with any sightings. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/z9x5AqEuoV (Nextdoor Providence)
  • company498 posted a job opening for Cleaner in Elgin. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Cashier/ Line Cook in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Elgin

  • Field Technician jobs hiring near South Elgin, IL at EchoStar (echostar.com)
  • Another World Actor, Mark Mortimer Dies At 59 (thesfnews.com)

St. Charles

  • What To Know If You Go: St. Charles Scarecrow Festival (patch.com)
  • 5 Winners Selected for the 2026 Therapeutic Garden Grant Program (greenhousegrower.com)
  • Illinois flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 7 (usatoday.com)

Algonquin

  • 5 Vehicles Involved In Serious Route 31 Crash In Algonquin: Police (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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