Wednesday: High clouds and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Downers Grove says farewell to the Mayor of Main Street (shawlocal.com) — Main Street in Downers Grove is mourning longtime Hof Cleaners owner Chris Karathanasis, affectionately known as the unofficial "Mayor of Main Street," who died in early September at 55. Family, neighboring business owners, and friends recall his generosity toward customers and vulnerable neighbors, while his daughter and son-in-law have moved back to keep the nearly century-old Main Street shop and his community-focused legacy alive.
• Jen Curran, Downers Grove South close out Willowbrook, clinch third straight West Suburban Gold title (shawlocal.com) — Downers Grove South's girls volleyball team just clinched its third straight West Suburban Gold conference title with a dominant two-set win over Willowbrook, extending their league win streak to 18. Senior standout Jen Curran led the Mustangs on both offense and defense as the team leans on a tight senior core and new contributors heading into the season's stretch run.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
What's your favorite make at home coffee brand? I used to brew Eight O'Clock which Amazon delivered to my door in 2020 for 27.5¢/oz.. Now it's up to 67.5¢/oz (145% increase). I've been drinking… (Nextdoor Good Sam's Backyard)
I'm looking for someone to help me construct a base for a 6x4 foot shed. Instructions say either concrete pad or deck but I would also consider using gravel or concrete pavers. (Nextdoor Lester School/Washington Park)
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🗞 Nearby News
Westmont
Uplift Creative Co. - Westmont, IL Patch (patch.com)
Westmont Park District Seeks Feedback (illinois.gov)
Village Launches New Comprehensive Plan Initiative (illinois.gov)
Lisle
Bray-Parker cash swamping Vrankovich in race for open 47th House seat (chronicleillinois.com)
Darien
When Darien Coffee, Custard Shops Are Expected To Open (patch.com)
ComEd Blamed For Holding Up Darien Condo Project (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!