🌱 Patch AM: Pickleball Court Construction Underway At McCullom Park In Downers Grove

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In today's newsletter:

• New pickleball courts cap major McCullom Park makeover
• Will Dutch Bros. Coffee snarl Ogden traffic or revitalize a vacant corner?
• Can Downers Grove South's junior QB really go Division I?

Also on today's calendar: Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pickleball Court Construction Underway At McCullom Park In Downers Grove (patch.com) — Downers Grove residents can look forward to eight new pickleball courts now under construction at McCullom Park, along with added shade structures. The work, funded in part by a major OSLAD grant, temporarily closes some courts but caps a broader park makeover that includes a new playground, outdoor fitness equipment, and other upgrades.
   

• Downers Grove council to consider Dutch Bros. Coffee proposal on Tuesday (shawlocal.com) — Downers Grove officials are weighing a Dutch Bros. Coffee drive-thru on Ogden Avenue that could boost village tax revenue but may worsen traffic and safety near Herrick Middle School and the township center. Residents and commissioners are split over congestion, pedestrian risks, and revitalizing a long-vacant site as the Village Council revisits the proposal Tuesday night.
   

• Downers Grove South QB James Sobkowiak could have D-1 future. But in football or baseball? 'Something special' (shawlocal.com) — A standout two-sport athlete at Downers Grove South, junior quarterback and pitcher James Sobkowiak is drawing Division I attention while leading the Mustangs into a new football season. Coaches praise his rare arm talent, leadership as the program's first junior captain, and potential in both football and baseball as the team chases a conference title and an elusive win over Downers Grove North.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Downers Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing →
  4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
• First Day of School
  WOODRIDGE SD 68 Woodridge, IL 60517
• Sneak Preview - Herrick & O'Neill
  Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
• AARP Smart Driver Class (BR)
  Downers Grove Township 4340 Prince St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA
  10:00 am
• Birds of Prey: Up Close
  Downers Grove Township 4340 Prince St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
  12:30 pm
• Book Club (OS)
  Downers Grove Township 4340 Prince St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA
  1:30 pm
• JJH Baseball Home vs St. Reyes
  Thomas Jefferson Junior High School Woodridge, IL 60517
  4:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Sneak Preview - Herrick & O'Neill
  Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
• Flower Girl Workshop: Back-to-School →
  744 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Great American Dog Show →
  Cantigny Park, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch

• Looking for suggestions to set up next winter's snow removal.
  Tried before, didn't get responses, but maybe something went wrong. I can no longer do this myself...not even with a snowblower. Ha, ha, kids… (Nextdoor El Sierra Area)

• Barry-Wehmiller posted a job opening for Project Executive - AEC in Oak Brook. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• College Swimming League Announces Sites for Inaugural Season (swimmingworldmagazine.com)

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Hinsdale

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• How much higher was average administrator pay than teacher pay in Hinsdale Township High School District 86 in 2024-25? (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
• Competing to play left tackle for Chicago Bears, Hinsdale's Kiran Amegadjie is healthy again, 'a big thing' (chicagotribune.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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