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

In today's newsletter:

  • Darien resident convicted of six felonies in Indiana child sex case.

Also on today's calendar: Godspel in Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Very warm with high clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds breaking and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illinois man convicted of multiple felonies for sex with a minor (chicagotribune.com) — A 47-year-old man from Darien has been convicted in Porter County, Indiana of six felony counts tied to child solicitation and sexual misconduct with a 15-year-old boy. He was taken into custody after the verdict, and sentencing is set for November 5. The case may concern Darien residents because the offender is from their community.
   

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Downers Grove

  • Parishioners' generosity lets Downers Grove church breathes new life into its pipe organ (shawlocal.com)

Ok Darien! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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