🌱 How could Cicero actually stop a massive data center next door?
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In today's newsletter:
- How could Cicero actually stop a massive data center next door?
Also on today's calendar: Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase. and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with clearing, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Illinois governor's race could be decided on data center regulations (therealdeal.com) — Cicero officials are already exploring how to block or shape any data center project that might replace the old Hawthorne Race Course just next door, worried about power, water, and neighborhood impacts. Their fight is unfolding as data center backlash reshapes Illinois politics and could even influence the governor’s race over tax breaks and new regulations. 
📸 Around Cicero
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase. →
Jazz Showcase, 806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago
8:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
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Board of Education meeting →
Berwyn South SD 100 Heritage Middle School, 6850 31st St, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA
7:00 pm -
Ghoul Gang Book Club In-Person
Berwyn Public Library Community Room
7:00 pm -
First Day for Preschool
Berwyn South SD 100 EM, HI, IR, KO, PE -
Virtual Writer's Group →
Berwyn Public Library 2701 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
7:00 pm -
Spice Club In-Person
Berwyn Public Library Community Room
6:30 pm -
Take & Make: Unicorn Bookmark
Berwyn Public Library 2701 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Yearbook Pictures
Maine West High School Auditorium
7:30 am -
First Day of School 6-8
Berwyn South SD 100 FMS, HMS
8:15 am -
First Day of School!
Lyons SD 103 Lyons, IL 60534
8:20 am -
First Day of School K-5
Berwyn South SD 100 EM, HI, IR, KO, PE, PI
8:30 am -
First Day of School (1-8) LS/ED
Summit SD 104 Summit Argo, IL 60501
8:50 am -
26-27 REGISTRATION
Northwest MAIN OFFICE, DOOR 1 ON PALMER
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Tiny, a cat who went missing in Berwyn, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 23 hours, 21 minutes. Message from Owner: "Tiny is shy… (Nextdoor Morton College)
- Morton College posted a job opening for Dean of Arts & Sciences in Cicero. Apply here.
- Breakthru Beverage Group, LLC posted a job opening for Manager, Revenue Management in Cicero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cicero here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forest Park
- Thrills in police blotters of yesteryear (forestparkreview.com)
- Mint Cannabis Security Guard - Forest Park in Forest Park, IL (masslive.com)
- Is police chief's retirement related to ICE incident? (forestparkreview.com)
Chicago
- Intersection Reaches 50 Digital Screens on Chicago's Divvy Bikeshare Network, Expanding Citywide DOOH Impact and Reach (oohtoday.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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