Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
Friday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• This DuPage County Zip Code Is Among Hottest In The Country (patch.com) — Wheaton's 60187 ZIP code, including downtown and nearby school neighborhoods, has been ranked the 10th hottest housing market in the nation, with homes selling in about 25 days. Local listings draw roughly triple the typical online interest, with a median list price of $575,000 and most buyers coming from the broader Chicago area.
• Radio Gaga Comes To Memorial Park For Rescheduled Event (patch.com) — Wheaton residents can look forward to a high-energy night at Memorial Park when Radio Gaga headlines a Queen and Lady Gaga tribute concert on Sept. 10. The Divas will open the show at 6 p.m., with gates opening at 5 p.m. and tickets available in advance or at the park.
• US ZIP codes guiding tough choices for home buyers (latination.com) — Wheaton's 60187 ZIP code is ranked among the ten most competitive housing markets in the country, with homes drawing heavy online interest and selling quickly. Buyers here face higher down payments, fast decision timelines, and strong above-asking offers, so local residents considering a move need solid pre-approval and a clear budget before jumping in.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
A word of caution for anyone considering taking on a new roommate: please have very detailed conversations about boundaries, shared spaces, cleanliness, temperature preferences, pets, work-from-home arrangements, and respect for personal property before anyone moves in. I'm currently ending a roommate arrangement after a series of problems that have gone far beyond ordinary differences in… (Nextdoor Wiesbrook)
We have a large wasp nest right above our back yard door, we decided to see if it was at all going to be a problem for us, esp with our 2 large dogs laying on the patio, and going in and out of our home right near the nest. Turns out, they have caused no problems, never come at us or near us, basically they just stay on the nest during the day, so we are letting them… (Nextdoor South Wheaton)
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🗞 Nearby News
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