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🌱 Patch AM: See what Downers Grove homes really sold for last week.

And on the Downers Grove Patch calendar - Behind the Ballot: Election and Voter Data Security

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

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Downers Grove homes really sold for last week.

Also on today's calendar: Behind the Ballot: Election and Voter Data Security and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Downers Grove property transfers: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 (shawlocal.com) — If you're watching the Downers Grove housing market, 23 homes changed hands the week of Sept. 28, with a median sale of a 2,060-square-foot Palmer Street house at $790,000. The detailed list of addresses, prices, and home sizes offers a clear snapshot of current neighborhood values and how everything from condos to larger single-family homes are selling right now.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but Stuffed bell peppers are so delicious this time of the year.
    I made it southwestern style with diced bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, vegan grounds, tomatoes. (Nextdoor Henry Puffer South)
  • Looking for a general contractor for kitchen and bathroom remodels.
    Also looking for a painter. Location is downers grove. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated! (Nextdoor Whittier School Community)
  • Classic Cinemas - Tivoli Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Downers Grove. Apply here.
  • Renaissance On Peachtree posted a job opening for Cook in Lisle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downers Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westmont

  • NY construction worker killed after he's submerged during water main break near Long Island's largest mall (nypost.com)

Hinsdale

  • Edwardsville girls swim takes fifth at St. Charles North (theintelligencer.com)
  • Questionnaire: Rhonda Eaton, candidate for Pompano Beach City Commission District 2 (sun-sentinel.com)

Wheaton

  • Pedestrian Hit By Train Near Wheaton (patch.com)

Ok Downers Grove! 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: "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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