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• La Grange man accused of turning Florida vacation into police-car joyride.

Also on today's calendar: Splash-a-POOL-ooza! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: If you have 13 apples in one hand and 10 oranges in the other, what do you have ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
• Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Illinois Man Took 'Florida Man' To A Whole New Level (1440wrok.com) — A man identified as being from La Grange is accused of drunkenly taking a Key West police cruiser over Memorial Day weekend after leaving a pool bar, then driving recklessly before being arrested. Authorities say he faces multiple charges, including DUI, grand theft, and resisting arrest, following the alleged incident in Florida.    

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Grange

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 31

• Splash-a-POOL-ooza! →
  LA Fitness, 3940 S Harlem Ave, Lyons
  12:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Meet Me in Manhattan, An Old Fashioned Way to Beat Cancer →
  Ruth Lake Country Club, 6200 S Madison St, Hinsdale
  6:00 pm
• Meet Me In Manhattan →
  Ruth Lake Country Club, 6200 S Madison St, Hinsdale
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 30

• MOVE for Mental Health →
  7224 W College Dr, Palos Heights
  11:30 am

Monday June 1

• Bingo Mondays at the American Legion in La Grange →
  American Legion Post 1941, 900 South La Grange Road, La Grange
  7:00 pm

Wednesday June 3

• Heart & Hustle - a FREE 55+ experience →
  7224 W College Dr, Palos Heights
  4:30 pm

Thursday June 4

• Pilates at the Park →
  Countryside Park, Countryside
  7:30 am

Saturday June 6

• Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show →
  DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton
  9:00 am

Saturday June 13

• FREE-Food For Families in Need →
  Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S Wolf Rd, Hillside
  11:00 am

Thursday June 18

• Summer Soiree with The Boomer Babes →
  The Community House, 415 W 8th St, Hinsdale
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lyons Township High School Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremony —Lyons Township High School Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

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