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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Sale closed in Barrington: $1.4 million for a four-bedroom home (shawlocal.com) — A four-bedroom home on Falcon Lakes Drive in Barrington recently sold for $1.4 million, highlighting strong demand in the village's luxury market. Several other nearby Barrington properties also closed above $850,000, offering residents a snapshot of current prices, square footage, and amenities shaping local real estate values.
• Top 10 most expensive homes sold in McHenry County in the week of Sept. 28 (shawlocal.com) — A Barrington home on Auburn Lane sold for $1.16 million, ranking second among McHenry County's priciest recent sales and offering 6,600 square feet with five bedrooms and seven baths. The list of top ten transactions, mostly in nearby communities like Crystal Lake and Cary, helps Barrington homeowners gauge how upscale properties are currently valued across the county.
• More Than a Game (chicagohealthonline.com) — Mahjong is drawing more Barrington-area residents together at places like The Pepper Pot and the South Barrington Club, where regular games double as social lifelines. Local players and a geriatrician highlight how the game boosts memory, strategy, and community, especially for older adults seeking routine, friendship, and a screen-free way to stay mentally sharp.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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