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🌱 How a 107 mph Villa Park chase ended on I-290

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  • How a 107 mph Villa Park chase ended on I-290

Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man detained on gun charges after Villa Park car chase (dailyherald.com) — Police say a Chicago man is being held after allegedly fleeing Villa Park officers at over 100 mph and crashing following a tire deflation on I-290, where a loaded handgun was reportedly recovered from the driver's seat. The case is being handled by DuPage County prosecutors, and the defendant is scheduled for a September 14 court date.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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