🌱 How much do data center tax breaks cost Franklin Park taxpayers?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much do data center tax breaks cost Franklin Park taxpayers?
• See how East Leyden in Franklin Park stacks up in new rankings.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
• Thursday: A shower possible, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story (chicagotribune.com) — Franklin Park is one of five suburbs examined in a detailed analysis of how data center tax breaks affect local property tax rates. Reporters modeled 2025 assessed values under different scenarios to estimate how much more equalized assessed value, and potentially lower homeowner tax bills, might exist without incentives and appeal reductions. The piece focuses on methodology rather than specific dollar impacts.
   

• Stevenson, New Trier, Glenbrook North, Fremd, Hersey Ranked Among Top By U.S. News (journal-topics.com) — Franklin Park's East Leyden High School earned a spot in U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings, placing 131st in the Chicago area and 152nd in Illinois. The list highlights how north and northwest suburban schools stack up nationally and statewide, giving local families a snapshot of how East Leyden compares with neighboring high schools.
   

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Wednesday September 16
• Ravinia Festival 2026 →
  Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park
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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• B/O Westdale Recruitment
  Mannheim SD 83 Franklin Park, IL 60131
  4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Roy School Fall Picture Day
  Mannheim SD 83 Franklin Park, IL 60131
• Choir Registration Night
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  5:15 pm
• Curriculum Night
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  6:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Girls Softball Giles @ LMS
  Lincoln Middle School Schiller Park, IL 60176
  4:00 pm
• Boys Softball LMS @ Giles
  Lincoln Middle School Giles School, 4631 N Overhill Ave, Norridge, IL 60706, USA
  4:00 pm
• Girls Softball - Pennoyer @ River Grove
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  4:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Yard Waste Pickup →
  Schiller Park, IL Calendar Schiller Park, IL 60176
  8:00 am
• Picture Day!
  Iroquois Community School Des Plaines, IL 60018
  8:00 am
• PTA Meeting
  Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
  9:00 am
• Family Story Time
  Oriole Park Branch Library 7454 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656
  10:30 am

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• GardaWorld posted a job opening for Airport Surveillance Security Officer in Franklin Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Rosemont

• Rosemont Police Says Child's Kidnapping Claim Was False: Report (patch.com)
• Two Teams Tie for Top Honors in Bright Electronics Manufacturing Challenge 2026 Round 1 (smttoday.com)
• Garner Fire-Rescue Again Ranks Among Few Internationally Accredited Departments (jocoreport.com)

River Forest

• The making of the PGA Tour's Player of the Year (firstcallgolf.com)

Elmhurst

• Fleeing Suspects Strike Elmhurst Pole, Causing Outage: Police (patch.com)
• West Suburban Officer On Leave After Flock Camera Investigation: Officials (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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