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Hey hey Downers Grove! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dutch Bros. coffee shop approved despite traffic worries near Herrick Middle School
  • How did Downers Grove North and South open conference volleyball play?
  • How one Naperville couple shaped DuPage charities from a Downers Grove hub.

Also on today's calendar: Meet the Candidates: DuPage County Open House & Candidate Forums on 9/9 and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dutch Bros. Development Gets Green Light From Downers Grove Village Council (patch.com) — Downers Grove residents will soon see a new Dutch Bros. Coffee after the village council unanimously approved the project at Saratoga and Ogden, despite traffic and safety concerns near Herrick Middle School. Officials say design changes, traffic studies, and a future Darien location should help manage vehicle stacking, while the mayor stressed the plan's alignment with village code and resident-influenced improvements.
   

• Benet volleyball takes three-set match with St. Francis: Tuesday's Suburban Life sports roundup (shawlocal.com) — Downers Grove volleyball fans have plenty to cheer about, with both Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South winning tight three-set conference openers against York and Hinsdale South. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby schools like Benet, Glenbard South, and Wheaton programs, giving local readers a quick snapshot of how area teams are shaping up early in the season.
   

• Stories of Local Impact: Paula and Ray Kinney, sparking connections, strengthening community (dailyherald.com) — Downers Grove readers may recognize DuPage Foundation, headquartered right in town, as it spotlights Naperville couple Paula and Ray Kinney for decades of volunteerism and philanthropy across DuPage County. Their story traces how local business growth, school support, and creative fundraisers have strengthened nonprofits serving neighbors experiencing homelessness, disabilities, and other challenges, while encouraging residents to consider their own legacy of community giving.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Forest Bates' career-best 314-yard, 5-TD game keys Downers Grove South win: Suburban Life football notebook (shawlocal.com)
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Darien

  • Man Lied To Darien Cops About Country Club Fight: Police Report (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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