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🌱 Patch AM: License Plate Reader Ban, Data Center Moratorium Proposals Move Forward In Will County

Coming up: Carillon Craft Show on the Romeoville Patch calendar

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Hi there, Romeoville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will County weighs surveillance ban and data center pause
  • Popular Romeoville corned beef spot hits pause to reset
  • How big will this weekend's Lewis Crossover be for Romeoville?

Also on today's calendar: Carillon Craft Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: High clouds and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• License Plate Reader Ban, Data Center Moratorium Proposals Move Forward In Will County (patch.com) — Will County Board Member Destinee Ortiz says her proposals to ban automated license plate readers on county property and pause new data center development are moving to the executive committee in November. Romeoville residents concerned about surveillance, privacy, and large-scale projects are urged to stay engaged as the measures begin the county's formal legislative process and potential community protections are evaluated.
   

• Romeoville Sandwich Shop Temporarily Closes (patch.com) — Romeoville diners will have to wait for their next corned beef fix, as The Corned Beef Hideout on Highpoint Drive has temporarily closed while the owners regroup and restructure. The popular spot for sandwiches, reubens, and take-out orders emphasized this is a reset, not a permanent goodbye, and will share updates before reopening.
   

• CWU Cross Country is Back in Action After a Week Off (wildcatsports.com) — Central Washington University's cross country teams are heading to Romeoville this Saturday for the Lewis Crossover meet, giving local fans a notable collegiate event in town. The Wildcats arrive after strong showings at Western Washington and hope to build momentum in Romeoville before their next major invitational later this month.
   

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Ok Romeoville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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