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Good morning to you Channahon! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Channahon homeowner accused of attacking teen during toilet-paper prank
  • How a massive pre-dawn blaze devastated a Channahon subdivision home
  • Meet the Channahon twins earning Rotary's top student honor

Also on today's calendar: Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Morris and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Toilet Papering During Homecoming Week, Channahon Man Attacks Youth, Goes To Jail: Police (patch.com) — A Channahon homeowner was jailed after police say he struck a juvenile in the face with a blunt object during a late-night toilet-papering incident near West Quail Drive and South Valley Drive. Officers and EMS responded, parents were notified, and the man was later released from Will County Jail, while the report also recalls a similar toilet-papering confrontation in Joliet last year.
   

• Channahon Fire District: Giant Fire Consumes House In Hunters Crossing Subdivision (dailydispatch.com) — A pre-dawn fire destroyed a family's home on West Winding Oak Trail in Channahon, but everyone inside, including pets, escaped safely. Channahon firefighters, assisted by multiple neighboring departments and local police for traffic control, battled the fully involved blaze early Monday morning. No injuries were reported as crews worked to contain the massive house fire.
   

• Twin Minooka seniors named Rotary students of the month (shawlocal.com) — Two Channahon residents, twin sisters Brooke and Aspen Daurer, have been honored as the Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club's September Students of the Month. The Minooka Community High School seniors balance standout tennis careers, strong grades, and active church involvement while both preparing for future nursing careers. Their coach praises them as leaders who embody community service and Rotary values.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Minooka

  • Prologis Buys 69 Acres for 1M-SF Minooka Exchange Logistics Facility Near Chicago (cremarketbeat.com)

Shorewood

  • Fireworks Show Saturday Night As Okto'Brew'Fest Returns To Shorewood: Music Lineup Revealed (patch.com)
  • Shorewood Couple Sues Parent Of Minor In E-Bike Crash That Severely Injured Man (patch.com)

Wilmington

  • Joliet Woman, 40, Lands In Will County Jail After Violent Outburst On South Park Road: Sheriff (patch.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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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