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  • How a new rail crossing project could change walking routes in Glen Ellyn

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Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 58, low: 41.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.

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• Railroad crossings across northern Illinois to see upgrades as part of $376 million 5-year program (shawlocal.com) — Glen Ellyn is slated to receive a new pedestrian rail crossing grade separation as part of a $376 million, five-year safety upgrade program for railroad crossings across northern Illinois. The state-funded plan targets hundreds of locations with new warning devices, bridges, and gates to reduce collisions, and residents can review detailed project locations and timelines on the Illinois Commerce Commission’s website.    

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