Wheaton races to clear storm damage as more severe weather looms
Why a DuPage judge in Wheaton revoked this teen’s pre-trial release
How Wheaton Drama pairs comedy with dining deals next Tuesday
Also on today's calendar: Big AAUW Naperville Area Community Used Book & Media Sale, Featuring Educators' Appreciation NIght and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
Sunday: Breezy with clouds breaking, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wheaton Works To Clean Downed Trees, Debris As More Storms Expected (patch.com) — Wheaton crews are tackling widespread downed trees and debris after a powerful thunderstorm, with officials warning the cleanup could take several days. Residents are urged to report damage to city-owned parkway trees through an online link, while private property owners should use landscapers or curbside yard waste pickup. With more severe weather and possible strong tornadoes expected, the city is preparing for potential additional damage.
• Suburban judge reverses pre-trial release decision on 18-year-old accused of causing deadly crash (wgntv.com) — In a case heard in Wheaton, a DuPage County judge has revoked pre-trial release and ordered detention for an 18-year-old Oak Brook man accused of reckless homicide in a March crash that killed two people in Downers Grove. The decision follows new evidence and sets his next court date for June 30.
• 31 events in Chicago this weekend and beyond (axios.com) — Among dozens of Chicago-area happenings, one standout for locals is a Tuesday night dinner-and-comedy show at Wheaton Drama that includes a $25 voucher for participating Wheaton restaurants. It’s a chance to enjoy stand-up from the Bad Momz of Comedy while also supporting downtown Wheaton dining early next week.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Proving Different Doesn’t Mean Less —Anam Minhas Read on Patch
Found this little girl last night at the Extended Stay in Lombard. If anyone is looking for her, she's very friendly and tried to follow me in the hotel. Wasn't able to get a super clear picture because she doesn't… (Nextdoor Wiesbrook)
Need help to cut up and remove a tree limb that fell down in yesterday's storm in Winfield. I would appreciate help sometime today. Thanks (Nextdoor Wheaton Crossing)
Community Unit School District 200 posted a job opening for Summer Recreation Counselor in Wheaton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Lombard
West Suburban Wellness Provides Massage Therapy in DuPage County, IL (commercialappeal.com)
Flip Circus brings big time big top fun to the Chicago area for the first time this summer (shawlocal.com)
SVCC Board chairman receives statewide trustee achievement award (shawlocal.com)
Downers Grove
Teen On Electric Motorcycle Flees Traffic Stop In Downers Grove: Cops (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!