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What's up Bolingbrook! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Teen beaten over clothing demand in Bolingbrook, police say
- Firefighters rescue resident from Nassau Avenue house fire in Bolingbrook
- Bolingbrook hoops star lines up visits with college basketball powerhouses
Also on today's calendar: "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Near-record heat, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot and humid, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bolingbrook 18-Year-Old, Two Juveniles Attacked Victim, Demanded His Clothes: Police (patch.com) — Bolingbrook residents are learning more about a Sunday night attack in the 400 block of Salem Square, where police say an 18-year-old and two juveniles demanded another teen's clothing and then beat him when he refused. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the adult suspect now faces multiple charges while the juveniles were referred to the juvenile court system. 
• 1 Rescued During House Fire In Bolingbrook: Fire Department (patch.com) — Neighbors on Nassau Avenue in Bolingbrook saw firefighters rush in Saturday afternoon to rescue a person trapped in a burning home. Crews quickly pulled the resident to safety, extinguished the fire, and reported no injuries while investigators continue to look into the cause.
• UNC basketball to get visit from a top 2028 recruit (usatoday.com) — A top 2028 basketball recruit, five-star combo guard Brady Pettigrew from Bolingbrook, is drawing serious attention from national powers. He's scheduled campus visits to Illinois, North Carolina, BYU, and Kentucky this October, underscoring how a local standout is rising on the national stage. Bolingbrook hoops fans may want to follow his next steps closely.
📸 Around Bolingbrook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bolingbrook
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★ Featured events ★
- "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
3:00 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Understanding Guardianship
Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room C
6:30 pm - Grupo Conversacional de Inglés de Literacy DuPage
Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
10:00 am - IKEA Storytime
Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
10:15 am - Bookmobile Stop: IKEA
Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
11:00 am - Chills & Thrills Book Club
Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room C
3:00 pm - Teen Volunteering
Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
4:15 pm - Story Sleuths Book Club
Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library - Children's Storytime Room
4:30 pm - 100+Woman Who Care →
Coom's Corner Sports Grill, 1225 E 9th St, Lockport
6:00 pm - Author Dawn Turner's Majestic Hills Event →
Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook
6:30 pm - World Doctors Orchestra Naperville Charity Concert at Wentz Hall →
Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville
7:00 pm - IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
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9:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Bolingbrook Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Patricia J. Peeples —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Patricia Liccardi —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Garage Sale, something for everyone- solid oak tea cart, swivel TV stand with storage, camping tents, housewares, silver serving trays, window air conditioner, lots of Christmas decorations, women's shoes, bar stools, lots of picture frames, framed
oil paintings, black iron head/footboard, lawn mower, floor lamps SEE EVENTS page for lots of pictures posted. (Nextdoor Riverstone)
- Hub Group posted a job opening for Picker/Packer/Shipper in Bolingbrook. Apply here.
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Bolingbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bolingbrook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Naperville
- Naperville North girls flag football uses razzle dazzle to earn victory (nctv17.org)
- Xilin Association serves the community with care and compassion (nctv17.org)
Ok Bolingbrook! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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