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🌱 Patch AM: Why Grayslake’s rising values could still push your property tax bill.

Coming up on the Grayslake Patch calendar: ESTATE SALE: 3 days

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Hi Grayslake! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Grayslake's rising values could still push your property tax bill.

Also on today's calendar: ESTATE SALE: 3 days and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waukegan-area home prices rising, but still more affordable: 'It's still pretty strong' (chicagotribune.com) — Rising home values in Lake County communities like Grayslake, Barrington, and Libertyville could nudge property taxes higher in the northeast part of the county, even as Waukegan's prices remain relatively affordable. Local real estate agents describe a still-strong but slightly cooling market, with smaller brick ranches in demand and larger homes slower to sell as higher interest rates and remodeling trends reshape buyer behavior.
   

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  • CLC theatre presents "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" —College of Lake County Read on Patch
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  • Minnesota woman allegedly found with pound of cocaine while riding in stolen vehicle at Gurnee gas station (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Ok Grayslake! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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