🌱 Patch AM: Why Geneva’s old blacksmith shop has racked up over $500K in fines.

Hi Geneva! 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 Geneva's old blacksmith shop has racked up over $500K in fines.
• How Carl the Cone hopes to save East State Street businesses.
• See how two recent Geneva home sales compare to county prices.

Also on today's calendar: Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. As Geneva fines top $500K over old blacksmith shop, judge to rule on compliance of cover (shawlocal.com) — A long‑running dispute over the 1840s limestone blacksmith shop at 4 E. State St. in Geneva has pushed city fines against owner Shodeen Development above $500,000. After the structure was fully shrink‑wrapped in plastic, a hearing officer delayed ruling on whether the cover violates prior orders, rescheduling the compliance hearing for October.
   

2. Geneva urges support for East State Street businesses during construction with Carl the Cone (shawlocal.com) — East State Street in Geneva is undergoing a multi‑year, $22 million rebuild that's hurting access to about 65 local businesses, so the city has launched a "Carl the Cone" campaign urging residents to keep shopping there. Owners along the corridor say sales are down but customers can still reach them via Route 25 and back entrances while roadwork continues.
   

3. These residential properties were the best deals for Kane County's in the week of Aug. 10 (shawlocal.com) — Two Geneva homes made Kane County's list of best recent residential deals, including a four‑bedroom house on School Street that sold for $382,500 and a Heritage Court home that went for $390,000. The roundup compares these Geneva prices with countywide averages, giving residents a snapshot of how local values stack up in today's market.
   

4. 200 Wins for Ken Huckaby (oursportscentral.com) — A Lake Country DockHounds road game in Geneva ended with manager Ken Huckaby earning his 200th win after a wild ninth‑inning comeback against the Kane County Cougars. A late error on a throw to third allowed the winning run to score, capping a night where Geneva fans saw multiple lead changes and strong pitching performances.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Geneva

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing →
  4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• First Day of Preschool
  Geneva 304 Early Learning Program Geneva, IL 60134
• Messy Art (All Ages)
  Geneva Public Library District -
  10:30 am
• Graphic Novel Book Club (Entering Grades 4-5)
  Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Spot
  4:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Geneva Community Unit School District 304 Coultrap Educational Service Center, 227 N. 4th Street, Geneva
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Family Storytime (All Ages)
  Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Spot
  9:30 am
• Refrigerator Art Club (All Ages)
  Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room
  10:30 am
• A Bite of Chinatown History (Adults)
  Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room
  1:30 pm
• Reading to Rover (Entering Grades K-5)
  Geneva Public Library District - Quiet Corner
  4:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride Benefitting CASA Kane County →
  Kane County Courthouse, 100 S 3rd St, Geneva
  9:00 am
• A Bad Decision For A Good Cause →
  1535 S Batavia Ave, Batavia
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities →
  Various Locations - Geneva / Batavia
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I just have to give a shoutout to King's Mill in Wasco!
  They did a beautiful upholstery job on my dining room chairs. Their prices are very reasonable and they are just so warm and friendly. (Nextdoor Downtown Geneva)

• Noodles & Company posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Manager in Geneva. Apply here.
• Newell Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Yankee Candle - Seasonal 2nd Assistant Manager - Geneva, IL in Geneva. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Geneva here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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