Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bolingbrook Park District's Fall Fest Returns Sept. 19 (patch.com) — Bolingbrook families can look forward to the Park District's free Fall Fest on Sept. 19 at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex, with no registration required. From hayrides and a mini corn maze to inflatables, archery, and local market booths, the afternoon event offers a wide range of activities and giveaways at no cost.
• Bolingbrook Man Hit Another Driver, Stole Items During Road Rage Incident: Police (patch.com) — Bolingbrook police report that a man allegedly struck another driver and took items from his vehicle during a road-rage confrontation at Boughton and Weber roads. Officers say the suspect later met with police and was taken into custody, and he now faces robbery, aggravated battery, and traffic-related charges.
• Man in fatal Fox River boat crash now charged with murder, allegedly had cocaine, pot in system (shawlocal.com) — A Lisle man formerly employed by Bolingbrook-based Stevenson Crane now faces a first-degree murder charge after a high-speed boat crash on the Fox River that killed a Des Plaines woman. Prosecutors say he was intoxicated and had cocaine and marijuana in his system, while the victim's family has launched a wrongful death lawsuit and previously raised funds in her memory.
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