🌱 Patch AM: Why Burr Ridge trustees split over a homeowner’s unpermitted covered deck

Hello Burr Ridge! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Burr Ridge trustees split over a homeowner's unpermitted covered deck
• Could Burr Ridge really eliminate its village property tax bill?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
• Saturday: Some sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Burr Ridge Forgiveness Sought Again For Unpermitted Work (patch.com) — A Burr Ridge homeowner won a zoning exception for a covered deck roof after building it without a permit, despite frustration from some trustees over repeated unpermitted projects this year. The Village Board approved the variance 4-2, plans to levy a fine, and signaled it may crack down harder on future code violations.
   

• No Property Tax? Burr Ridge Eyes Joining Small Club (patch.com) — Burr Ridge officials are weighing whether to eliminate the village's share of property taxes by slightly increasing the local sales tax, a move they say could leave the village debt-free and more attractive to residents and businesses. Trustees are debating whether higher sales taxes might drive businesses away and plan to seek input from major local retailers before making any decision.
   

📸 Around Burr Ridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burr Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Fundraising in the Age of AI →
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Arena Theater performs Shakespeare in the Park: "Romeo and
  Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar Event held off campus
  7:00 pm
• 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
• House Tour: Back to School in the 1890s
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
  10:00 am
• 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
Saturday September 12
• Taste of Egypt Festival →
  St Mark Church, 455 79th St, Burr Ridge
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Taste of Egypt Festival →
  St Mark Church, 455 79th St, Burr Ridge
  12:00 pm
• 35th Annual Race Unity Rally →
  La Grange Village Hall, 53 LaGrange Rd, La Grange
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A Smarter Way to Outsource Print, Chicago Business Executive Wants to Re-Invent Print Procurement —Bill Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

• Hinsdale's newest centenarian looks back on a 'very nice community in which to build a life' (chicagotribune.com)
• Hinsdale Man Kisses Someone Without Consent: Police (fiorreports.com)

Westmont

• Fire Prevention Bureau Provides Many Services For Community (illinois.gov)
• Busy Schedule Set for U.S. World Short Course Championships Trials (Event Schedule/Time Standards) (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
• Village Prepares To Kick Off New Comprehensive Plan (illinois.gov)

La Grange

• Lyons Township High Fight Draws Police: School (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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