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In today's newsletter:

• Seven treated after federal agents deploy chemical irritants in Elgin
• Why Elgin’s Hindu temple plan split commissioners down the middle
• How Elgin teens keep Illinois’ oldest school radio station alive

Also on today's calendar: A Collector's Dream Auction - General Antiques - ONLINE ONLY and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A couple of squalls, with a high of 36 and low of 8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, temps: high: 21, low: 18.
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; very cold, with a high of 26 and low of 3 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Chemical Irritants' Used By Federal Agents, 7 Receive Medical Care: Police (patch.com) — Elgin residents saw a heavy federal law enforcement presence after a traffic crash tied to “enforcement activities” led to masked agents operating around Maple Lane. Chemical irritants used by those agents prompted multiple 911 calls and medical treatment for seven people at the scene. Elgin police emphasized they will respond to service calls while following the Illinois Trust Act’s limits on assisting federal immigration enforcement.
   

2. Commissioners divided over plans to build Hindu temple in Elgin (chicagotribune.com) — Elgin’s proposed Hindu temple on Galt Boulevard is heading to the City Council without a recommendation after planning commissioners split over its reduced size and traffic concerns. Neighbors argue the project still conflicts with the city’s comprehensive plan, while supporters say the scaled-back design meets Elgin’s standards and deserves a fair resolution.
   

3. Student-operated U-46 radio station, longest-running in Illinois, celebrates 75 years (abc7chicago.com) — If you’ve ever tuned to 88.9 FM around downtown Elgin, that student-run WEPS signal from U-46 is now celebrating 75 years on the air. The Elgin-based station, whose call letters honor Elgin Public Schools, gives local high school students hands-on experience in broadcasting, confidence-building public speaking, and creative programming in both English and Spanish.
   

4. Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RVC Starlight Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre! (broadwayworld.com) — Several Up and Coming Theatre/Elgin Summer Theater productions, including The Wizard of Oz, are strong contenders in multiple BroadwayWorld Chicago Award categories, from choreography to lighting and music direction. Local performers and the company itself are also vying for Favorite Local Theatre, and residents can still vote to help boost Elgin’s presence on the regional theatre stage.
   

5. Palatine Resident Charge with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon After Displaying a Gun During a Dispute (arlingtoncardinal.com) — Elgin Police officers recently arrested a Palatine man wanted for allegedly displaying a handgun and making threats during an October dispute in Palatine, then turned him over to Palatine authorities. The 30-year-old suspect was later released under conditions and is scheduled for a January court appearance, as the investigation continues.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elgin

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• A Collector's Dream Auction - General Antiques - ONLINE ONLY
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  9:00 am

Saturday December 13

• Guns! Accessories! and Ammo! Auction!
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  10:00 am
• Merry Moments at Algonquin Commons
  Algonquin Commons, 1900 S Randall Rd, Algonquin
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 10

• Backstage and Beyond:
  Main Library - Elgin Room
  6:30 pm
• Jammie’s & Gingerbread Night!
  Fatsoz Bar & Grill , 959 Villa St , Elgin
  7:00 pm
• Code with AI
  Main Library - Computer Training Room
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 11

• Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
  Main Library -
  9:00 am
• Piano Performance
  Main Library - Lobby - Piano
  10:00 am
• Story Mix for Birth-6
  Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
  10:30 am

Tuesday December 16

• Take a Bough Creative Morning
  Oak Crest Residence & Atrium Apartments , 204 S State St , Elgin
  10:30 am

Thursday December 18

• Letters to Santa
  Algonquin Commons , 1900 S Randall Rd , Algonquin
  9:00 am

Friday December 19

• Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Algonquin Commons
  Algonquin Commons , 1900 S Randall Rd , Algonquin
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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• Hi Neighbors!
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• DoorDash posted a job opening for Drive with Doordash - No CDL license needed in South Elgin. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

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