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In today's newsletter:

• How would Yorkville's $159 million school plan affect your taxes?
• See how much homes on Gould and Kellogg Courts just sold for

Also on today's calendar: Parents of Estranged Adult Children Support Group and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Yorkville District 115 going for $159 million bond referendum on November ballot (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville School District 115 is asking voters this November to approve a $159 million, tax-neutral bond referendum to build a new middle school and elementary school and close some older buildings. District leaders say the plan tackles severe overcrowding while keeping tax rates flat, and they're holding town halls, including one at Yorkville Middle School, to explain the details and tradeoffs.
   

• Yorkville: Single-family home sells for $420,000 (shawlocal.com) — A newly built single-family home on Gould Court in Yorkville sold this month for $420,000, offering three bedrooms, two baths, and a two-car garage. Several nearby homes on Kellogg Court and Gains Court also changed hands recently, giving residents a snapshot of current neighborhood prices and trends.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yorkville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Stacy Antonel at The Law Office Pub & Music Hall →
  The Law Office Pub & Music Hall, 226 S Bridge St, Yorkville
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Administration Committee →
  Yorkville, IL Calendar, 651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Back to School Bash at Autumn Creek Park
  Autumn Creek Elementary School Yorkville, IL 60560
  5:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Board of Education Meeting
  Yorkville Community Unit School District Yorkville High School, 797 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• City Council Meeting →
  Yorkville, IL Calendar, 651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• The Filthy Heathens →
  The Law Office Pub & Music Hall, 226 S Bridge St, Yorkville
  5:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Parents of Estranged Adult Children Support Group →
  1246 N Bridge St, Yorkville
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Uncover Hidden Gems & Classic Reads At Yorkville Public Library's Highly Anticipated Used Book Sale! →
  Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
  9:00 am
• New Fall Library Merch Fundraiser →
  Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Little Hopes →
  The Law Office Pub & Music Hall, 226 S Bridge St, Yorkville
  8:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Softball Home vs Coal City (Reaper Softball Field) →
  Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
  4:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Soccer @ Ottawa Shepherd →
  Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
  4:30 pm
• Baseball Home vs. Kelvin Grove (PHS West Field) →
  Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
  4:30 pm
• Softball Home vs Minooka (Reaper Softball Diamond) →
  Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Historic Farnsworth House celebrates milestone anniversary (chronicleillinois.com)

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Aurora

• 'Part of community health': Aurora event focuses on gun violence (dailyherald.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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