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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:

  • See what homes in Elgin and South Elgin just sold for
  • How uninsured flood damage hit Aurora and Elgin hardest this summer

Also on today's calendar: Worship at First Congregational Church of Elgin w/ Rev. Dr. Jesse Tanner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These residential properties were the best deals for Kane County's in the week of Aug. 10 (shawlocal.com) — If you're watching the local housing market, recent Kane County sales include a South Elgin home on Kane Street that closed at $375,000 and an Elgin home on White Oak Lane that sold for $385,000. The roundup compares these deals with other moderately priced sales in Huntley, Batavia, Geneva, Hampshire, and Aurora, giving a snapshot of current prices and home sizes.
   

• Lack of flood insurance in Aurora area leaves widespread storm costs for residents (chicagotribune.com) — Recent July storms left many Aurora and Elgin residents with costly, uninsured basement and vehicle damage because standard homeowners policies don't cover flooding. Kane County has since qualified for federal low-interest disaster loans, and Aurora officials are exploring local grant help, while insurance experts urge residents to review coverage, improve sump pump setups, and take small steps to reduce future flood losses.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

South Elgin

  • Top 7 AC Repair Companies in Elgin Illinois 2026: Premier Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc Ranked #1 Spot for Reliable AC Services (missourinews-online.com)

Carpentersville

  • Carpentersville to create new fire training facility on Tamarac (dailyherald.com)
  • Student approached by masked individuals in Carpentersville; police looking for witnesses (shawlocal.com)

Bartlett

  • What were the best deals for residential properties in DuPage / Cook County the week of Aug. 10? (shawlocal.com)
  • 'They want to work': Suburbanites with disabilities find opportunity at Carol Stream expo (dailyherald.com)
  • Meet new Pine River-Backus teacher Emily Trenn (pineandlakes.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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