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🌱 La Fiesta de Elgin Mexican Independence Day... and 11 more events

You won't want to miss Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing on the South Elgin Patch calendar

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Hi South Elgin! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing
  • Pinochle Club at South Elgin Branch
  • Teen Volunteer Hour at South Elgin Branch

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Consulado General de México en la Biblioteca
    Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
    10:00 am
  • Piano Performance
    Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Lobby - Piano
    10:00 am
  • File Management
    Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Computer Training Room
    10:30 am
  • Teen Volunteer Hour
    Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Grove Room
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Illinois School District U-46 posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - JV Dance in South Elgin. Apply here.
  • Babbitting Service, Inc posted a job opening for CNC Lathe Machinist - Setup - 1st Shift in South Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Elgin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Elgin

  • Genlyte Solutions, a Signify business, supports 120+ education projects in Q2, helping schools prepare for the 2026-27 academic year (inside.lighting)
  • Semi Truck Fire On I-90 Near Madison Destroys Seltzer Shipment (q985online.com)

St. Charles

  • Illinois Extension to host free community day at Idea Garden in St. Charles (shawlocal.com)
  • How much were the top 10 most expensive home sales in Kane County in the week of Aug. 3? (shawlocal.com)
  • Kane County man accused of using AI to create child porn: officials (abc7chicago.com)

Geneva

  • Fish, Mussels In Fox River To Be Relocated Ahead Of Sanitary Sewer Project In Geneva (patch.com)

Ok South 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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