Tuesday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
Wednesday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 71, low: 67.
Thursday: Rain, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• River North neighbors frustrated over removal of by long-standing staircase (cbsnews.com) — River North walkers suddenly lost a key public staircase at Wabash and Hubbard after the rusted structure was removed for safety, and neighbors say they got little warning. Ald. Brendan Reilly's office says CDOT closed and demolished the stairs after ongoing complaints, and a replacement is planned through an e-bid process, with construction hoped to start by spring.
• Cubs BCB After Dark: Is Matthew Boyd the right call? (bleedcubbieblue.com) — Cubs fans in Chicago are being asked to weigh in on manager Craig Counsell's decision to start left-hander Matthew Boyd in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series in San Diego. The column breaks down Boyd's recent performance, matchup issues against the Padres' lineup, and alternative rotation options, then invites readers to debate whether he's really the right call.
• Idaho case may be connected to the 1982 Tylenol murders, officials say (suncommercial.com) — Chicago-area readers get a new twist in the infamous 1982 Tylenol murder case, as Idaho investigators link a long-unidentified cyanide suicide victim to the still-unsolved poisonings. Detectives in Chicago are now coordinating with Idaho authorities to see whether the man, a former drugstore worker fascinated by the "perfect crime," could be tied to the seven local deaths.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Tom Jones Proves His Voice Is Still Anything But Unusual at Ravinia —Scott Margolin Read on Patch
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Update: Pet Reunited Cookie, a dog who went missing in Chicago, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 20 hours, 13 minutes. Message from Owner: "Cookie… (Nextdoor Burnside)
I just want to give a big THANK YOU to all the spectators along the Chicago half marathon that stayed and cheered all of us in the back of the course! That meant alot. Also, to all volunteers! I want to make a special shout out to the young lady at the water station around the 10 mile mark that… (Nextdoor Central Station North)
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🗞 Nearby News
Berwyn
Beyond the Basics: Unpacking the Appeal of 'This Man Is A Pervert Cleveland Browns Shirt' (blogspot.com)
UHC welcomes Tooba Ayub, MD to Bridgeport Endocrinology (wvnews.com)
Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright draws volunteers from 'all walks of life' to Oak Park to help interpret his architectural legacy (chicagotribune.com)
CTA train derails on Green Line at Harlem/Lake stop in Oak Park (oakpark.com)
Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating crash that killed Akron woman (kentucky.com)
Evergreen Park
Hoist A Stein At Evergreen Park Oktoberfest Saturday In Klein (Circle) Park (patch.com)
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