🌱 Patch AM: Why Burr Ridge residents are raising alarms over Flock cameras

Good day Burr Ridge! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Burr Ridge residents are raising alarms over Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elmhurst Officials Face Reelection Threats Over Flock Cameras (patch.com) — Burr Ridge officials are hearing the same heated privacy concerns about Flock license plate reader cameras that just erupted in Elmhurst, where the council quietly approved a one-year, $45,000 contract with no debate. Residents there warned aldermen they'd organize to unseat them over what they see as a serious threat to privacy, echoing arguments now surfacing in Burr Ridge and nearby Darien.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burr Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am
• Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
  Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• Volunteer Restoration Workday
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County West DuPage Woods
  9:00 am
• House Tour: Back to School in the 1890s
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
  10:00 am
• Stars and Stripes: Our American Flag
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County St. James Farm
  11:00 am
• Tomato Taste Test!
  Sustain DuPage Garden Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187
  2:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• KOHLER WATERS SPA Burr Ridge Summer Renewal Meditation & Relaxation →
  Kohler Waters Spa at Burr Ridge, 775 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge
  9:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Friday Fun for Kids →
  Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge
  10:30 am
• Kohler Waters Spas Transform In The Twilight from now to August 28th, 2026! →
  Kohler Waters Spa At Burr Ridge, 775 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge
  4:00 pm
• Transform In The Twilight! →
  Kohler Waters Spa At Burr Ridge, 775 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge
  4:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Glow Into Autumn →
  Kohler Waters Spa At Burr Ridge, 775 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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  My Frigidaire 2025 dishwasher purchased from Best Buy decided not to work one day last week. Loaded the dishwasher the water surged the soap… (Nextdoor Park Ave)

🗞 Nearby News

Willowbrook

• Mint Cannabis Agent in Charge - Willowbrook in Willowbrook, IL (pennlive.com)
• 'Huge delays:' Stevenson Expressway lanes blocked in suburbs after crash between semi, dump truck (nbcchicago.com)

Darien

• 81-Year-Old Elmhurst Man Trespasses At Local School: Cops (patch.com)

Hinsdale

• Upset Clarendon Hills Residents Blame Golf Club For Flooding (patch.com)
• Fundraiser Launched For Mom Who Died Saving Son In River (patch.com)
• Hilario Sanchez and St. Laurence were 89 seconds away from soccer state title. This time? 'I feel greatness.' (chicagotribune.com)

Ok Burr Ridge! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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