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Good morning Elgin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Elgin police body-cam footage really showed during the ICE operation
  • How did St. Edward fare in its Elgin conference opener?
  • How a new volunteer program could boost Food for Greater Elgin

Also on today's calendar: Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Algonquin Commons and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Elginfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Frigid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 8 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Windy and not as cold, temps: high: 26, low: 16.
  • Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elgin Police Refute ICE Claims Of Rioters Throwing Rocks, Bottles (patch.com) — Elgin police are pushing back on federal claims that local “rioters” hurled rocks and bottles at ICE agents during an enforcement action on Maple Lane, saying their review of calls, witnesses, and body-camera video doesn’t support that description. Officers confirmed ICE used chemical irritants that led to on-scene treatment for seven people and are asking residents to share any additional reports or video.
   

• Boys basketball: Timothy Christian rolls past St. Edward in conference opener (dailyherald.com) — St. Edward’s boys basketball team fell 54-32 to Timothy Christian in their Chicagoland Christian League opener played in Elgin, where Timothy senior Marc Gamble notched his 1,000th career point. Despite a stronger second half, the Green Wave struggled with rebounding and containing Gamble, and players and coaches say they’re still working to fully gel this season.
   

• Brethren Volunteer Service announces new project sites, new BVS Early Enrollment Program (brethren.org) — A local nonprofit, Food for Greater Elgin, has been chosen as a new Brethren Volunteer Service project site, opening the door for more volunteers to support its busy guest-choice food pantry. The announcement also introduces an early enrollment option for BVS applicants interested in placements like Elgin or an affiliated food justice project in Northern Ireland starting in 2026.
   

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Other local events
    Monday December 15
  • Brothers Rise Up
    Horizon Elementary Elgin, IL 60120
    8:30 am
  • Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
    Main Library -
    9:00 am
  • Singer Featherweight Friends
    Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms BC
    11:30 am
  • Rakow Reader's Book Club
    Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
    1:30 pm
  • Evening Chess Club
    Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
    5:30 pm
  • Civilian Review Board
    Elgin Calendar , 150 Dexter Court , Elgin
    5:30 pm
  • Human Relations Commission MLK Subcommittee
    Elgin Calendar , 151 Douglas Avenue , Elgin
    6:30 pm
  • ASL Practice Club
    Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Take a Bough Creative Morning
    Oak Crest Residence & Atrium Apartments , 204 S State St , Elgin
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you’re looking to adopt a cat, I’m volunteering at Petsmart in Hoffman Estates on 59 and Higgins today.
    We’re open for adoptions. There are some beautiful healthy kitties available and waiting for you! Merry Christmas Fur Keeps Animal Rescue (Nextdoor Fieldstone)
  • All lanes on Illinois SB Bishop Ford at 159th St. are open following the clearance of an earlier vehicle fire.
    1:14AM on Dec 14: A vehicle fire is blocking all lanes on Illinois SB Bishop Ford at 159th St., with motorists using the 159th St. exit and entrance… (Nextdoor )
  • Illinois School District U-46 posted a job opening for Middle School Principal Secretary C in Elgin. Apply here.
  • ESPO Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Mill and Lathe Machinist - 1st Shift in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.

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