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In today's newsletter:

  • How Channahon's solar farm lawsuit could reshape local land-use power
  • Why are Channahon police among those probed over Flock camera misuse?

Also on today's calendar: Free Brain Health Presentation For Seniors at Timbers of Shorewood and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: High thin cloudiness, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawsuits in Will, Grundy and Winnebago counties could map out future of solar farms (shawlocal.com) — Channahon's village government is actively in court fighting large solar farms planned along its borders, arguing county boards were wrongly forced to approve them. These lawsuits, tied to similar battles in Will, Grundy, and Winnebago counties, could shape how much say Channahon and its neighbors have over future solar projects near homes and farmland.
   

• Former Michigan City police officer under investigation for Flock camera misuse (cbsnews.com) — Channahon is among several Illinois communities where police have been investigated for allegedly misusing Flock license plate cameras, part of a broader national scrutiny of the technology. While this story centers on a Michigan City officer's resignation, it highlights how nearby towns and counties, including Channahon and Will County suburbs, are rethinking or expanding their Flock contracts.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: James Allen Coffey —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • HD Supply Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (6am-2:30pm) in Elwood. Apply here.
  • Mariano's Fresh Market posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Shorewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Channahon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Minooka

  • Illinois ARDC Accuses Attorney Andrew Joseph Holton of Dishonesty, Lack of Diligence, and Failure to Return Unearned Fee (alabnews.com)

Shorewood

  • Bishop McNamara, Wilmington among teams with blowout wins: Daily Journal Week 3 football roundup (shawlocal.com)
  • Wilmington American Legion Auxillary hosts 'Friday Night Kids Fun' for children and Scouts (homenewshere.com)

Wilmington

  • Joliet honors Neighborhood Hero Award recipients for 'taking pride' in their community (shawlocal.com)
  • Hat trick by David Vallejo leads Joliet Central soccer past Hinsdale South: The Herald-News Saturday Roundup (shawlocal.com)
  • Will County property transfers: Aug. 24-30 (shawlocal.com)

Ok Channahon! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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