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Greetings Batavia! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Batavia High School earns spot among Illinois top 100 high schools
  • See how this $685,000 Bond Drive sale reshapes Batavia home values
  • Why a Batavia storage address is central to this trustee's Maserati case

Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• See How Batavia High School Ranks In 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com) — Batavia residents can celebrate Batavia High School being ranked 83rd in Illinois on U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best High Schools list. The report highlights strong graduation rates, solid AP participation, and detailed proficiency scores in math, reading, and science, offering a clear snapshot of local student performance and college readiness.
   

• Sale closed in Batavia: $685,000 for a three-bedroom home (shawlocal.com) — A three-bedroom home at 493 Bond Drive in Batavia recently sold for $685,000, highlighting continued strength in the local housing market. Nearby properties on Norcross Drive and Judd Lane have also fetched strong prices, offering useful benchmarks if you're considering buying, selling, or appealing your assessment in Batavia.
   

• Sleepy Hollow village trustee charged with felony theft of Maserati; hasn't been at meeting in months (shawlocal.com) — A Sleepy Hollow village trustee faces a felony stolen-vehicle charge after police recovered a Maserati at a Batavia address where a friend had stored it. The case raises questions about her residency, eligibility to serve, and conflicting claims with her former boyfriend, while a judge also weighs dueling orders of protection between the two.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Vanguard Gifted Academy Student Featured in National Art Publication —Amy R Trujillo Read on Patch
  • I am looking for personal recommendations for a painter who does exterior painting.
    Only looking for people who you had do exterior painting for you. Thanks (Nextdoor Cherry Park)
  • ❗ WAIT, THAT'S NOT JUNK MAIL;
    IT'S THE 2026 AURORA SPECIAL CENSUS! The 2026 Aurora Special Census continues, with the Internet Self-Response Period ENDING on August 24. Residents… (Nextdoor )
  • Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T0839) in Batavia. Apply here.
  • Tailored Brands posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Geneva. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Geneva

  • Geneva's Concours d'Elegance to feature 350 cars Sunday (shawlocal.com)
  • Single-family home in Geneva goes for $825,000 (shawlocal.com)

North Aurora

  • Diabetes Club members hear from Dr. Kinsley Jin; 'Meet & Greet' at Aurora Farmers Market, Aug. 29 (thevoice.us)
  • North Aurora ties for 128th among Illinois cities for scam reports in July 2026 (kanecountyreporter.com)

Aurora

  • See How Aurora High Schools Rank In 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com)

Ok Batavia! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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