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🌱 Patch AM: See what Elgin and South Elgin homes actually sold for recently

Also, don't miss Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction on the Elgin Patch calendar

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Hey hey Elgin! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Elgin and South Elgin homes actually sold for recently
  • Judson University from Elgin routed as Grand Valley scores record 96 points

Also on today's calendar: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Rather cloudy, a shower; cool, temps: high: 62, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These residential properties were the best deals for Kane County's in the week of Sept. 7 (shawlocal.com) — If you're watching Elgin's housing market, a three-bedroom home on Oakdale Drive just sold for $400,000, while several South Elgin properties closed between $345,000 and $380,000. The roundup compares these deals with Kane County's weekly average prices, sizes, and bedroom counts, giving you a snapshot of what local buyers are paying right now.
   

• Grand Valley State football sets single-game scoring record against Judson (hollandsentinel.com) — Elgin's Judson University football team endured a lopsided 96-0 road loss to Grand Valley State, which set a school scoring record in the process. Despite the tough night, the story highlights Judson's role in the matchup while detailing Grand Valley's explosive offense, multiple touchdown scorers, and the decision to take a late knee instead of pushing for 100 points.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

South Elgin

  • 26.9% of South Elgin High graduates at Illinois community colleges took remedial courses in 2024-25 (kanecountyreporter.com)

St. Charles

  • How much did the 10 most expensive homes sell for in Kane County, reported Sept. 7 to 13? (shawlocal.com)
  • Midterm elections bring wave of referendums to suburban voters (dailyherald.com)
  • Women's volleyball closes weekend with two home wins (herald-review.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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