🌱 Patch AM: Hinsdale Leader Accuses Local Conservative Of Politicizing 9/11

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In today's newsletter:

• Hinsdale president rebukes activist over 9/11 remarks about Muslims
• How a Hinsdale birth led to a Hall of Fame career.

Also on today's calendar: Ladies Day & Night Out, Schools Just Wanna Have Funds Downtown Downers Grove and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
• Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hinsdale Leader Accuses Local Conservative Of Politicizing 9/11 (patch.com) — Hinsdale Village President Greg Hart is pushing back after local conservative activist Kristina McCloy used the town's 9/11 commemoration to criticize Muslims and attack his outreach to Muslim and Arab community members. Hart defends Hinsdale's inclusive stance, including recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month, and says turning the anniversary into a vehicle for partisan attacks undermines unity and disrespects 9/11 victims and first responders.
   

• This week in DuPage County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Sept. 20-26) (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — A DuPage County history feature spotlights NFL Hall of Famer John Lynch, who was born in Hinsdale in 1971 before his standout football career with Tampa Bay and Denver. The piece traces how his Hinsdale roots connect to decades of professional success and leadership in the NFL.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Ladies Day & Night Out, Schools Just Wanna Have Funds Downtown Downers Grove →
  Downers Grove
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale →
  2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517,
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
  1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
  8:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Summer Send Off Artisan Market at More Brewing! →
  More Brewing Company, 126 S Villa Ave, Villa Park
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• Drop-In Coffee and Conversation
  Hinsdale Public Library - Teen Lounge
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room
  10:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• 2 Piano Concert featuring Eric Tran & Nathan Cheung →
  Hinsdale SDA Church, 201 N Oak St, Hinsdale
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Taste of Wellness House Nutrition Fair →
  131 N County Line Rd, Hinsdale
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Self Care Sunday →
  Remi La Grange, 23 Calendar Ave, La Grange
  9:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
  Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• FREE-Food For Families in Need →
  Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S Wolf Rd, Hillside
  11:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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