🌱 How a former Glenbard North student became an alt‑rock powerhouse

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In today's newsletter:

• How a former Glenbard North student became an alt‑rock powerhouse

Also on today's calendar: Spring Classic Auction Part 2 - The Best Of The Best and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 88, low: 54.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Complete List Of Billy Corgan Bands And Musical Projects (classicrockhistory.com) — Local music fans might be interested to know that Billy Corgan once walked the halls of Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream while honing the songwriting that later fueled Smashing Pumpkins. This detailed piece traces his Illinois roots, major albums, side projects, and even his foray into pro wrestling and tea-shop ownership, offering context for how a onetime Carol Stream student became a rock mainstay.
   

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📸 Around Carol Stream

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carol Stream

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 29

• Spring Classic Auction Part 2 - The Best Of The Best →
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• Yard Sale Fundraiser →
  29W516 E Wilson St, West Chicago
  10:00 am

Sunday May 31

• Kitties, Canines & Cruisers: Community Adoption Faire →
  The Forge Adventure Park, 227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 28

• Dual Language End-of-Year Celebration
  McCaslin Park, 27W650 North Ave, West Chicago
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• Stratford 8th Grade Graduation
  Wheaton North High School, 701 W Thomas Rd, Wheaton
  12:00 pm
• Jay Stream 8th Grade Graduation
  Wheaton North High School, 701 W Thomas Rd, Wheaton
  2:30 pm

Monday June 1

• Charlie Long/WDSRA Golf Classic
  Arrowhead Golf Course, 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton
• Barre Above®
  Fountain View Fitness, 910 N. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream
  6:00 am
• Deep Water Conditioning
  Fountain View Fitness, 910 N. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream
  9:00 am

Friday June 5

• Help Us Build Our Forever Family via Adopting a Child Please!!! →
  20 W Wrightwood Ave, Glendale Heights
  6:00 am

Saturday June 6

• Summer Reading: Kona Ice Kickoff Event →
  Glenside Public Library, 25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights
  9:00 am
• Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show →
  DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Marquardt School District 15 posted a job opening for Custodian in Carol Stream. Apply here.
• NTN USA Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Carol Stream. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carol Stream here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Glen Ellyn

• College of DuPage women's basketball budget in Illinois rises 17.4% in 2024 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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