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🌱 Patch AM: What Kane County’s new budget and transit plans could mean for Elgin.

Also, don't miss Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY on the Elgin Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Kane County's new budget and transit plans could mean for Elgin.

Also on today's calendar: Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • 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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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

St. Charles

  • St. Charles, IL Real Estate Market Enters Q4 2026 With Continued Buyer Competition, Says Ruta Baran & The Baran Group (digitalmarketreports.com)
  • Mendel Plumbing Uses Custom Trucks for Community Marketing (constructionowners.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)

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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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