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In today's newsletter:

• York grad faints mid-speech, then gets special boardroom diploma moment
• Retired Elmhurst teacher rips ‘bobblehead’ board over school grounds
• Elmhurst police unravel alleged $2 million fake robbery scheme

Also on today's calendar: Friday Night Live Downtown Downers Grove and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower in the a.m.; cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• York Grad Speaker Unable To Finish Speech (patch.com) — Elmhurst families saw a scary moment at York High School’s commencement when student speaker and graduate Ricardo Morales fainted mid-speech, prompting a brief pause in the ceremony. Days later, Elmhurst District 205 leaders invited him to a school board meeting, where he donned his cap and gown to receive his diploma and be recognized for his highly regarded “Student Reflection” address.    

• Ex-Elmhurst Teacher Calls Officials 'Bobbleheads' (patch.com) — An outspoken retired teacher and longtime Elmhurst resident blasted District 205 board members as “bobbleheads” while criticizing the bland look of Sandburg and Bryan middle schools compared with Churchville’s more natural setting. He urged officials to save Churchville’s oak grove from encroaching mulberry trees, highlighting a very local debate over how Elmhurst schools care for their campuses.    

• Men Admit To Fake Elmhurst Robbery; Supposed Loot Found In Safe: Police (patch.com) — Elmhurst police say two men admitted fabricating a high-value jewelry robbery they originally reported near Grand Avenue and Commerce Court, leading officers to recover the items in a home safe. Investigators cited phone records and inconsistent stories before a grand jury indicted both on felony disorderly conduct charges for allegedly filing a false crime report.    

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmhurst

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 22

• Friday Night Live Downtown Downers Grove →
  5001 Main St, Downers Grove
  5:30 pm

Sunday May 24

• Special service featuring "K9s for Veterans" →
  235 S Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst
  10:00 am

Monday May 25

• Memorial Day Parade →
  Downtown Western Springs,
  9:00 am

Sunday June 7

• Galli #591, Live Professional Wrestling presented by Village of Bensenville & Galli Lucha Libre →
  Edge Arena on John-545, 545 John St, Bensenville
  5:45 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 22

• Friday Features: Breaking Away →
  Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
  2:00 pm
• Fondue at Home! Cheese Flights, Kabobs, & Chocolate from Geja's Cafe. Order by Thursday. →
  3:00 pm
• Pequod's famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday. →
  3:00 pm
• The original Chicago pizza pot pie, rich & cheesy, is headed you way! Order by Thursday. →
  3:00 pm

Sunday May 24

• Celebrate Memorial Day with BBQ, Steaks, Seafood, Pizza, Italian & Sweet Treats Delivered! →
  10:00 am
• The iconic Manny's Deli is bringing pastrami, brisket, + more your way. Order by 10am. →
  3:00 pm

Monday May 25

• Wake up this Memorial Day to fresh Do-Rite donuts delivered right to your doorstep! →
  7:00 am

Tuesday May 26

• Biking in Chicagoland →
  Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Villa Park

• Your Illinois News Radar » The back-side protection continues (capitolfax.com)
• NIU Blanks Western Michigan 11-0 In MAC Tournament Opener (niuhuskies.com)

Lombard

• West Suburban Wellness Offers Chiropractic Care For Car Accident Injuries in DuPage County, IL (commercialappeal.com)
• Laura O'Keefe killed in DUI crash on South Highland Avenue (newsline.com)
• Candlelight vigil, motorcycle parade set May 23-24 (shawlocal.com)

Hinsdale

• Trash Hauler Vows Smooth Hinsdale Transition (patch.com)
• Hinsdale Faces $6M Lead Line Replacement Project (patch.com)

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