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In today's newsletter:

  • Crystal Lake schools may see major boundary and program changes
  • See how much a 5,000-square-foot Crystal Lake home just sold for
  • How a single Medicaid code drove an 87% Crystal Lake spending spike

Also on today's calendar: Lucy's Comedy and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Breezy, hot and humid, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Clearing, a t-storm; warm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• District 47 Considers Two Plans To Reshape Elementary Schools (patch.com) — Families in Crystal Lake's District 47 are being asked to weigh in on two major proposals that would reshape local elementary schools, including new paired grade-level centers and a centralized Dual Language academy at Coventry Elementary. Officials say the changes aim to fix enrollment imbalances, better use school facilities, and redirect savings into improvements, with a community survey in September and a final board vote expected in November.
   

• Residential home in Crystal Lake sells for $710,000 (shawlocal.com) — A 5,040-square-foot home on Watson Circle in Crystal Lake sold August 17 for $710,000, about $141 per square foot. Nearby Nicklaus Lane and Margate Court properties also closed this year between $629,000 and $800,000, giving residents a snapshot of current high-end neighborhood prices.
   

• Crystal Lake Medicaid payments for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) rise 87% in 2024 (sangamonsun.com) — Medicaid spending on Temporary National Codes in Crystal Lake jumped 87% from 2023 to 2024, reaching about $254,000, almost entirely in ZIP code 60014. The article explains how this crisis-intervention-focused category fits into overall local Medicaid spending and notes new federal Medicaid cuts that could shift more financial pressure onto Illinois and Crystal Lake residents.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Co-Rec and Women's Volleyball Team Registration Open for Crystal Lake Park District Adult Leagues —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
  • Something Just for Local History Lovers at Crystal Lake Park District Colonel Palmer House —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
  • Registration Open for Crystal Lake Park District Girls and Boys Basketball Leagues —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
  • My husband and I are thinking of redoing our fireplace and also putting up a mantel.
    We want to mount our tv above the fireplace. We went to Fireplace by design and spoke to the guy about what we want. We want to shop around and get… (Nextdoor Village)
  • Now Hiring!
    Great opportunity with a growing, highly respected local construction company, DJ Custom Builders. If you know someone interested in building a… (Nextdoor Willow's Edge)
  • Fresh Thyme Farmers Market posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake in the Hills

  • Don't miss these fall festivals in northern Illinois this season (shawlocal.com)

Cary

  • How much were the top 10 most expensive home sales in McHenry County, Aug. 17-23? (shawlocal.com)

Algonquin

  • Vision Services Medicaid payments total $2,345 in Algonquin for 2024, marking 86% increase (rockfordsun.com)
  • Sale closed in Algonquin: $602,500 for a residential home (shawlocal.com)

Ok Crystal Lake! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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