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🌱 Patch AM: See how much Batavia homes actually sold for this month

Also, don't miss Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing on the Batavia Patch calendar

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Hi there, Batavia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how much Batavia homes actually sold for this month
  • Where do the Batavia Bulldogs stand after Week 2?

Also on today's calendar: Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
  • Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best residential property deals the week of Aug. 17 in Kane County (shawlocal.com) — Several Batavia homes just changed hands, including a four-bedroom on Meadowrue Lane that topped this week's Kane County "best deal" list at $379,500. The roundup compares prices and square footage across Batavia, St. Charles, Aurora, and nearby towns, giving you a snapshot of what similar homes are selling for right now.
   

• Week 2 Illinois high school football scores for the 2026 season (shawlocal.com) — Batavia High School's Bulldogs are among dozens of programs listed in a statewide rundown of Week 2 Illinois high school football scores. Fans can scan the long list of schools to track how Batavia stacks up against familiar rivals from Geneva, Kaneland, West Aurora, and many more across the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Batavia Library Board: FY27 Budget, Renovation Updates & Tax Appeals
    The Batavia Public Library finalized intent for $8M in renovation bonds and joined a municipal IGA to fight commercial property tax appeals.... … (Nextdoor Memorial Field)
  • 7-Eleven, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Batavia. Apply here.
  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Early Morning) - Randall Square S/C in Geneva. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Geneva

St. Charles

  • St. Charles East beats Highland Park, improves to 2-0: Kane County Chronicle high school football roundup (shawlocal.com)
  • Pheasant Run Redevelopment Plan Rejected By St. Charles Committee (patch.com)
  • Student at Rosary College Prep in Aurora earns highest possible composite score on ACT test (chicagotribune.com)

Oswego

  • 2 Juveniles Injured In Crash While Waiting To Cross Roadway In Oswego: Police (patch.com)

Ok Batavia! 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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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