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In today's newsletter:

  • How could Channahon's solar farm lawsuit reshape local land use power?
  • Channahon officers probed over alleged misuse of Flock surveillance cameras

Also on today's calendar: Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Gardner and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Lawsuits in Will, Grundy and Winnebago counties could map out future of solar farms (shawlocal.com) — Channahon has joined Shorewood in court fights over large solar farms planned along their borders, arguing county approvals were improperly forced by state law. With multiple lawsuits now winding through Illinois courts and a possible state Supreme Court review, the eventual rulings could determine how much say Channahon residents and officials have over future solar projects nearby.
   

• Former Michigan City police officer under investigation for Flock camera misuse (cbsnews.com) — Channahon is among several Illinois communities where police officers are under investigation for allegedly misusing Flock license plate cameras, part of a broader national scrutiny of the technology. Local readers should know that similar concerns have already prompted some suburbs to suspend or reconsider Flock contracts while others, including Will County communities, are expanding their use.
   

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  • Obituary: James Allen Coffey —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Beard Family Flower farm offers flowers for occasions or just because —Christina Van Yperen Read on Patch
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on September 2, 2026 in Joliet, IL 60432 near Ohio St and Landau Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Fairhaven Heights)
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    There is an emergency vehicle on W Peotone Rd reported at 7:02 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Chili's posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Shorewood Chili's in Shorewood. Apply here.
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Joliet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Channahon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Minooka

  • Will County road closures, construction to cause Labor Day weekend travel delays (shawlocal.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 Noon Lions hosting free screenings in September (shawlocal.com)
  • Week of Aug. 24: Best residential property deals in Will County (shawlocal.com)
  • Fired Will County Sheriff's Sniper Won His Job Back, But Has Lt. John Allen Returned To Sheriff's Facility? (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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