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🌱 Patch AM: See how recent South Elgin and Elgin home sales compare in price

Happening soon: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction on the Elgin Patch calendar

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Hello again Elgin! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how recent South Elgin and Elgin home sales compare in price

Also on today's calendar: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 65, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These residential properties were the best deals for Kane County's in the week of Sept. 7 (shawlocal.com) — Homebuyers in South Elgin and Elgin may be interested to see how recent sales stacked up, with a South Elgin house topping Kane County's best deals at $345,000 and an Elgin home closing at $400,000. The roundup compares prices, sizes, and closing dates for ten properties across the county, giving a snapshot of what similar homes are actually selling for.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thunderstorms prompt ground stop until 7am CDT at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois.
    4:56AM on Sep 19: Thunderstorms prompt ground stop until 6am CDT at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois. 4:54AM on Sep 19: Inbound… (Nextdoor )
  • Going to be at Heritage Fest in Dundee this weekend.
    I'll have my photography booth at the Arts and Craft show along the west side of the river. (Nextdoor Almora Heights)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Elgin. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Fix Auto Fox Valley Supports Local Charities Through Annual Golf Outing (bodyshopbusiness.com)
  • When Detention Center Abuse Survivors May Pursue Compensation (suncommercial.com)
  • Connect with a mentor at Healio Community's virtual Mentorship Networking Event (healio.com)

Ok 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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