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You won’t want to miss AAUW Used Book Sale - Presented by AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch on the Downers Grove Patch calendar

Thursday June 18th Patch AM

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  • What did Downers Grove do to earn its new EV-ready status?

Also on today's calendar: AAUW Used Book Sale - Presented by AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch and 14 more events.

Today's riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warmer with a passing shower, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Honor Nine Communities Advanci (gurufocus.com) — Downers Grove has earned a Bronze EV Ready designation and partnered with ComEd to install nearly 300 EV chargers at an Amazon facility, plus streamline permits for home and commercial chargers. The recognition comes as nine area communities graduate from ComEd’s EV Readiness Program, positioning the village at the forefront of regional electric vehicle infrastructure and sustainability planning.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Midwestern University Professor Completes Term as President of National Pharmacy Education Organization —Jill Blair-Smith Read on Patch
  • Oak Trace Launches Emerging Leaders Initiative to Invest in Future Leaders —Oak Trace Read on Patch
  • Great Moments In Vinyl play INXS - live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Looking for a licensed handyman or contractor to fix a damaged fascia on my house.
    The storm took down a tree that knocked our power line down. The power line ripped the meter box and conduit right off the side of our house. … (Nextdoor Fairmount/YMCA)
  • There is an emergency vehicle on W 63rd St...
    There is an emergency vehicle on W 63rd St reported at 9:09 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Navistar International Corporation posted a job opening for IT Service Management Associate Director in Lisle. Apply here.
  • Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Part-Time Stock Associate in Oak Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downers Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westmont

  • Cordia Senior Residence program director brings art gallery experience to residents (cbsnews.com)
  • Childhood dream transforms into theatre education program in Chicago suburbs (cbsnews.com)

Lisle

  • Lisle Community Band opens 2026 Concerts in Community Park Series (dailyherald.com)
  • A Tale of Four Counties (wordpress.com)
  • At least 20 tornadoes confirmed across Illinois, Indiana during severe weather outbreak (fox32chicago.com)

Darien

  • Darien Speeding Complaints Usually Unfounded: City (patch.com)

Ok Downers Grove! 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: An egg (Thank you LaJean D. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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