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🌱 Patch AM: Man Sentenced For Killing Estranged Wife, Unborn Child: Prosecutors

Also, don't miss Dan's Fight Is Our Fight on the Elgin Patch calendar

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Hello again Elgin! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Elgin mother's killer gets 65-year sentence after deadly 2024 stabbing

Also on today's calendar: Dan's Fight Is Our Fight and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Monday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 71 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Sentenced For Killing Estranged Wife, Unborn Child: Prosecutors (patch.com) — Elgin residents are learning that a man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for fatally stabbing his estranged wife, Elgin resident Dreanna Booker, whose unborn child also died in the 2024 attack. Prosecutors detailed how Elgin police traced the suspect after a hit-and-run and his 911 call, and noted the lasting impact on Booker's six children and family.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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