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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. New Building Planned Next To Elmhurst Mariano's, Existing Company's Fate Unclear (patch.com) — Elmhurst residents may soon see a new office-warehouse building rise next to Mariano's on North Larch Avenue, as Molto Properties brings its proposal to the city's zoning committee. The plan raises questions about the future of current occupant Super Ego Holding, a trucking-related firm under federal scrutiny that has used the site as its U.S. headquarters and been involved in local legal and safety concerns.
2. Krusinski Construction Begins Buildout of Saltbox's First Midwest Location (connectcre.com) — A new 64,000-square-foot Saltbox warehouse and office is being built right in Elmhurst, bringing flexible storage and workspace options for growing product brands. Krusinski Construction is renovating an existing building with upgraded offices, restrooms, back-of-house areas, and a climate-controlled, air-purified environment designed to support e-commerce businesses operating from Elmhurst.
3. Best colleges in Illinois (hometownregister.com) — Elmhurst residents can take pride that Elmhurst University ranks #10 among Illinois' top four-year colleges in a new statewide list, with solid grades and an accessible acceptance rate. The ranking, based on 2027 Niche data, compares tuition, outcomes, and selectivity across leading Illinois schools, from local campuses to major universities in Chicago and beyond.
4. The CCIW Football Notebook: Four Teams Enter Weekend Unbeaten in CCIW Play (cciw.org) — Elmhurst football fans can look forward to Augustana visiting Elmhurst University this weekend as CCIW play continues, with the Bluejays trying to bounce back from a conference-opening loss. The roundup also highlights key matchups, standings, and standout players across Illinois and Wisconsin, giving Elmhurst residents context for how their hometown team stacks up in the league.
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