Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fireworks Cause Thousands In Damage To O'Neill Middle School (patch.com) — Residents in Downers Grove are being urged to come forward with information after fireworks were set off on the roof of O'Neill Middle School, causing an estimated $5,000 in damage and roof leaks. Police say the vandalism happened sometime between Aug. 11 and Sept. 2, and the Downers Grove Police Department is asking anyone who knows more to call their non-emergency line.
• Suburban Life Athlete of the Week: Kevin Jay, Downers Grove North, football, senior (shawlocal.com) — Downers Grove football fans can celebrate senior Kevin Jay, who rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns to power Downers Grove North's 45–7 win over Downers Grove South. In a Q&A, he talks about juggling quarterback and running back duties, learning the playbook after stepping in last year, and how he's motivated to keep DGN's recent success going.
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The Silent Heart Condition That Can Raise Your Stroke Risk —Katie Dahlstrom Read on Patch
Who's idea to paint our fire hydrants white? If we have lots of snow, no one's going to find them I have one across the street from me and I always put a flag that the fireman can find it so if… (Nextdoor Indian Trail School)
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🗞 Nearby News
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Remembrance Ceremony Led By Lisle-Woodridge Fire District To Commemorate September 11 (patch.com)
Deadline Nears To Register For Taps On Tour: Oktoberfest In Lisle (patch.com)
B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Boosts Stake in CTS Corporation $CTS (marketbeat.com)
Lisle
Lisle-Woodridge Fire District To Commemorate September 11 With Remembrance Ceremony (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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