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Friday September 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Heroin in a lost wallet sparks arrest at Rivers Casino
  • Des Plaines player nearly sparks dramatic NIU comeback in home loss

Also on today's calendar: Record Show at River Rand Bowl and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Heroin Found In Lost Wallet At Rivers Casino: Des Plaines Police Blotter (patch.com) — Des Plaines residents can see how local police responded to several recent incidents at Rivers Casino and in nearby neighborhoods, including drug possession, DUI, and domestic battery cases. The blotter also details identity theft, a juvenile battery near Eaton Field Park, and thefts from vehicles and casino vouchers, highlighting ongoing safety concerns around town.
   

• Huskies Edged by Northern Kentucky (niuhuskies.com) — A Northern Illinois University women's soccer player from Des Plaines helped fuel a late push that nearly tied Thursday's 1-0 home loss to Northern Kentucky, with a last-minute chance sailing over the bar. The Huskies, now 1-5-2, host Wright State this Sunday at 1 p.m., when they'll also honor late former goalkeeper Amy Carr on Alumni Day.
   

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Ok Des Plaines! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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