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Happening soon: Lemont Community Garage Sale on the Bolingbrook Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Bolingbrook! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bolingbrook's Petland is closing soon—here's what shoppers should know
  • Who are Bolingbrook's newly named 2026 community award honorees?
  • West Nile found in Bolingbrook mosquitoes—are you taking these precautions?

Also on today's calendar: Lemont Community Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Scintillating sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bolingbrook Pet Store Closing Later This Month (patch.com) — A longtime Bolingbrook pet store, Petland Bolingbrook and Aquarium Adventure, will close for good on Sept. 20, with reduced daily hours until then and some fixtures for sale. The owners cite legislative changes and shifting retail trends but say they'll still serve Bolingbrook customers through their Hoffman Estates location.
   

2. Bolingbrook Announces 2026 Grand Marshal, Citizens Of The Year And Family Of The Year (patch.com) — Bolingbrook has named its 2026 Grand Marshal, Citizens of the Year, and Family of the Year, all of whom will be featured in Sunday's Pathways Parade and Jubilee Festival at Bolingbrook Town Center. Meet the longtime volunteers and community leaders whose work on events, youth sports, and the Bolingbrook Community Closet has quietly shaped everyday life in the village.
   

3. First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Will County (fwrnews.com) — Mosquitoes in Bolingbrook have tested positive for West Nile virus this summer, and Will County has now recorded its first human case, though the patient is recovering at home. Health officials urge Bolingbrook residents to avoid mosquito bites by using repellent, wearing long sleeves, and eliminating standing water, especially for older adults and those with health conditions.
   

4. Grounds for Change (recmanagement.com) — Bolingbrook Park District is quietly reshaping local parks by restoring wetlands, prairies, and woodlands, expanding naturalized areas, and cutting pesticide use while still keeping parks attractive. The article explains how crews manage invasive species, trails, trees, and new technologies like robotic field painters, offering residents insight into the work behind their neighborhood green spaces.
   

5. Will and Grundy County football previews for Week 4 of the 2026 IHSA football season (shawlocal.com) — Bolingbrook football fans can look ahead to a key Week 4 showdown as the Raiders, now 2-1, host powerful Oswego on Friday night. After regrouping from a rough opener, Bolingbrook's defense and playmakers like Tyson Ward, TJ Lewis, and Curtis Stubbs will try to extend their win streak in a matchup that could shape the conference race.
   

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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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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