Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bolingbrook residents oppose Illinois American Water rate hike at ICC hearing (fox32chicago.com) — Bolingbrook residents packed an Illinois Commerce Commission hearing to protest Illinois American Water's proposed rate hike, which village officials say could add up to $500 a year to local household bills. Mayor Mary Alexander Basta urged regulators to reject the increase, with a final decision expected in December and new rates potentially taking effect as soon as January.
• Darian DeVries could take a major step toward his first 5-star commit this weekend (hoosierstateofmind.com) — Bolingbrook High School standout guard Brady Pettigrew, a top 2028 national recruit, is taking an official visit to Indiana this weekend as major programs compete for his commitment. The 6'3" combo guard from Bolingbrook averaged over 20 points last season and has additional visits lined up with schools like Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky before making a decision.
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The Chicago Blues Angels - live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
Obituary: Mary Lou Prosise —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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Pretzels, Cheese, and a 5K -- back at The Promenade Bolingbrook for 2026 —Michael Carpanzano Read on Patch
Obituary: Marilyn Beatrice Tarizzo —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Update: grill has been picked up. FREE grill, just put out curbside, 493 Columbine. (Nextdoor Riverstone)
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🗞 Nearby News
Romeoville
Romeoville begins construction on pumping station for Lake Michigan water project (shawlocal.com)
Illinois American Water customers speak out on $129 million rate hike at Bolingbrook hearing (shawlocal.com)
Naperville
City of Naperville recognizes White Star families (nctv17.org)
Naperville-area students invited to enter science video contest (nctv17.org)
Lemont
'Treat Or Treat' For The Lemont Food Pantries During October (patch.com)
New Therapy Practice Opens Inside Lemont Wellness Clinic (patch.com)
Early Voting Starts Oct. 19 At Lemont Township Community Center (patch.com)
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