Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
Monday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 7 Downers Grove Students Named Semifinalists In National Merit Scholarship Program (patch.com) — Downers Grove families can celebrate seven local high school students who were named semifinalists in the prestigious 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, joining 16,000 top scholars nationwide. The students from Downers Grove North and South now compete for finalist status and a share of nearly $24 million in scholarships, based on academics, leadership, activities, and test scores.
• LM Chemical Engineer Intern — CITGO (energynews.pro) — A paid 12‑week summer chemical engineering internship with CITGO could place you on-site in Downers Grove or Lemont, offering hands-on refinery project work and strong pay. Local college students in engineering programs with a 3.0 GPA or higher can apply by September 30, 2026, and gain real-world experience plus access to a wide range of employee benefits.
• Bear Down. Downers Grove heart patient to help hold team flag before Sunday's game (shawlocal.com) — A 73‑year‑old Downers Grove resident and heart patient, Pat O'Flaherty, will help hold the Bear Down flag on Soldier Field before Sunday's Bears home opener, highlighting AFib Awareness Month. After major heart procedures at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, he's using this moment to represent other AFib patients and celebrate staying active in retirement.
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