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🌱 Patch AM: What we know so far about charges in the Oak Brook Mall shooting

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  • What we know so far about charges in the Oak Brook Mall shooting

Also on today's calendar: Merchants of the Macabre and Oddities Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicago woman charged in connection with Oak Brook Mall shooting (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Authorities have charged a Chicago woman in connection with last week's shooting at Oak Brook Mall, with local police and the DuPage County State's Attorney stressing their focus on community safety. Details on the exact charges and circumstances remain limited as the investigation continues. Residents can expect more information as the case progresses and officials release updates.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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