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Also on today's calendar: Garden Club to feature Forest Preserve District President and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. DU-COMM Shares 'Key Findings' After 2 Tornado Siren Errors In 1 Week (patch.com) — Wheaton residents are learning more about why tornado sirens twice sounded in error last week, as DuPage Public Safety Communications outlines both a staff mistake and a suspected equipment malfunction. Officials plan to simplify the warning system to prevent future false alarms, while urging residents to still treat any siren as serious and confirm conditions through trusted weather sources.
2. Wheaton To Commemorate Sept. 11 With Remembrance Ceremony (patch.com) — Wheaton will mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with a remembrance ceremony at Memorial Park, honoring victims of the attacks, the ensuing war, and local first responders. Residents can gather at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 to hear remarks from Mayor Phil Suess, observe an honor guard, and listen to patriotic music performed by local musicians.
3. Rescheduled Public Hearing Set For Sept. 9 For Revised College Church Parking Lot Proposal (patch.com) — Wheaton residents will get another chance to weigh in on College Church's revised plan for a parking lot at Seminary Avenue and Scott Street at a rescheduled public hearing on Sept. 9. The updated proposal before the Wheaton Planning and Zoning Commission reduces total spaces, increases limited-mobility and ADA spots, and seeks rezoning from residential to institutional despite concerns from nearby neighbors.
4. Wheaton Police report arrests and incidents for week of August 3 to August 9 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Wheaton residents can now see the latest weekly police report covering arrests and incidents from August 3–9, including DUI, warrants, and property damage cases in town and nearby communities. The report also highlights scams involving fake sheriff's officers, retail thefts, and identity theft, and reminds residents that all suspects are presumed innocent while investigations continue.
5. Glenbard South, Montini volleyball get wins: Wednesday's Suburban Life sports roundup (shawlocal.com) — High school volleyball fans in Wheaton can check out how the Wheaton North Blue and Gold Invitational opened, with York, Downers Grove North, and Glenbard West winning their pools while Wheaton North finished second in its group. The roundup also recaps strong performances from Glenbard South volleyball and Glenbard East girls tennis in early-season action.
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