🌱 Patch AM: How Bolingbrook residents can weigh in on rising water rates

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bolingbrook residents can weigh in on rising water rates
• Can Bolingbrook's high-powered Raiders start their season with a statement win?
• Another Bolingbrook forum set on Illinois American Water's proposed rate hike

Also on today's calendar: Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 63.
• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ICC Sets Second Public Forum For Illinois American Water Rate Case (riverbender.com) — Illinois American Water customers in Bolingbrook can speak out on a proposed rate increase at a public forum on Sept. 16, 7–9 p.m., at the Bolingbrook Community Center. ICC staff and company representatives will explain the case, take comments, and share options for low-income assistance programs if you're struggling with your water bill.
   

• Will and Grundy county IHSA football previews for Week 1 of the 2026 season (shawlocal.com) — Bolingbrook football fans can look forward to a high-expectation Raiders squad, led by standout running back T.J. Lewis, opening at home against Homewood-Flossmoor Friday night. The preview also breaks down Week 1 matchups for nearby Joliet, Plainfield, Romeoville, Lockport, and other regional programs, highlighting key returning players and predictions.
   

• Illinois Quick Hits: State announces $50M for community health construction (bigcountrynewsconnection.com) — Bolingbrook residents will get another chance to weigh in on Illinois American Water's proposed rate hike at a Sept. 16 evening forum at the Bolingbrook Community Center. The statewide news roundup also covers new health construction grants, energy-efficiency funding, financial conditions, and a vehicle-theft arrest, but the rate forum is the key item for local customers.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. →
  6:30 am
Sunday August 23
• Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
  Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• The Exposure Triangle for Photography
  Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room C
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Teen Movie Friday
  Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library - Vortex
  3:00 pm
• Baseball Boys V vs Lisle @ JA
  Jane Addams Middle School Bolingbrook, IL 60440
  4:30 pm
• Softball Girls vs AVM @ AVM
  Jane Addams Middle School Bolingbrook, IL 60440
  4:30 pm
• Family Fun Zone Fundraiser
  Hubert H Humphrey Middle School 2333 Theodore St, Crest Hill, IL 60403, USA
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Bookmobile Stop: Target
  Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
  10:00 am
Sunday August 23
• Teen Volunteering
  Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library - Vortex
  3:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Library Express Van Visit: Meadowbrook Manor
  Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
  10:00 am
Thursday August 27
• Annual Tee-rific Mini Golf Fundraiser →
  Wilderness Falls, 145 Clow International Pkwy, Bolingbrook
  5:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• Pancake Breakfast →
  St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 1501 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Antonio Martinez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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• 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch

• Sealed Air Corporation posted a job opening for Assembly Machine Operator in Bolingbrook. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Romeoville

• 7 Amazing Facts About Monarchs As Fall Migration Begins In Illinois (patch.com)

Naperville

• Utility Work To Close Part Of Washington Street, 5th Avenue In Naperville (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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