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Wednesday August 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Yorkville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • See how much a four-bedroom Yorkville home just sold for
  • Why Yorkville's rejected data center now matters in the governor's race
  • Meet the Yorkville grad awarded a $5,000 aviation scholarship

Also on today's calendar: Parents of Estranged Adult Children Support Group and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Four-bedroom home sells in Yorkville for $480,000 (shawlocal.com) β€” A four-bedroom, three-bath home at 6 Amanda Lane in Yorkville recently sold for $480,000, highlighting continued strength in the local housing market. The article also lists several other nearby Yorkville sales, giving residents a snapshot of current prices and square-foot values in different neighborhoods.
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β€’ Illinois governor's race could be decided on data center regulations (therealdeal.com) β€” A major data center proposal in Yorkville was recently withdrawn after failing to win City Council backing, highlighting growing local unease over these massive facilities. That pushback is now part of a broader statewide debate, as Illinois' governor's race increasingly centers on how candidates handle data center incentives, utility costs, and environmental concerns tied to AI-driven growth.
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β€’ Cleaning for a Reason Celebrates Inaugural Debbie Sardone Scholarship Recipient (issa.com) β€” Yorkville resident and 2026 Yorkville High School graduate Victoria Miller has been awarded the inaugural $5,000 Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone Scholarship, recognizing her academics, leadership, and service. Miller, whose mother owns Yorkville-based Gem Maid Service, plans to study aviation at Liberty University and hopes to inspire more young women, especially women of color, to pursue careers as pilots.
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  • Hayrides, farm demonstrations at The Conservation Foundation's 20th Anniversary Day at the Farm Aug. 23 (shawlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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