Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
Saturday: Chance for a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Renovations Underway At Concord Square Park In Downers Grove (patch.com) — Concord Park's aging playground in Downers Grove is temporarily closed while the park district replaces 25-year-old equipment and adds a new play structure for younger children. Crews are also installing two new swings and synthetic grass turf, with work expected to continue into mid-October, affecting local families who use the park.
• Cara Herbert's 18 assists help Gelnbard West defeat Downers Grove South (shawlocal.com) — Downers Grove South volleyball fell in straight sets to Glenbard West in a home match at Downers Grove South High School, with standout setter Cara Herbert racking up 18 assists. Coaches and players praised her leadership and versatility while also noting how much Downers Grove South has improved early in the season despite costly service errors at key moments.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Downers Grove Area Branch AAUW is offering Back to the Books Scholarships —cynlaugh Read on Patch
The Fitness Program That Keeps Raising the Bar —Oak Trace Read on Patch
I frequently shop Ace on Main Whitmore is a wonderful store Their young employees are trained so well to give great customer service. They are so knowledgeable! You pay a little bit more; but it's worth every… (Nextdoor Fairmount/YMCA)
We are looking for someone to patch some sizable holes in a bedroom wall and then paint the room. This needs to be done as soon as possible. This person needs to be dependable and drywall experienced. (Nextdoor Prentiss Creek Estates)
Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Downers Grove. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Westmont
Magazine Ranks Westmont High No. 1 In DuPage County (patch.com)
Money Stolen From Westmont Gambling Cafe's Machines: Cops (patch.com)
CTS (NYSE:CTS) Now Covered by Lake Street Capital (marketbeat.com)
2024-25: Average administrator salary was 65% higher than teacher salary in Lisle Community Unit School District 202 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
Lisle
Fall Branch Pickup Resumes In Lisle For 2026 Season (patch.com)
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