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

In today's newsletter:

  • Classic cars, food trucks and history converge at Cantigny Park
  • Who in Wheaton qualifies for this new energy-bill help?
  • See how this $1.15M Wheaton sale compares to your block

Also on today's calendar: Healing Field and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Feature Added As Vintage Cars, Food Trucks To Cruise Into Cantigny 2026 Car Show (patch.com) — Cantigny Park in Wheaton is gearing up for its 2026 Annual Car Show on Sept. 20, featuring hundreds of classic cars, food trucks, and a new historical sale and display at The First Division Museum. Attendees can enjoy specialty food vendors, view historic vehicles, and car owners can compete for 98 awards, with the top Choice Award winner highlighted in 2027 promotions.
   

2. DuPage County Announces Start of Energy Assistance Program (dupagecounty.gov) — Income-eligible Wheaton and DuPage County residents can soon apply for LIHEAP energy assistance at the County Farm Road offices in Wheaton and other local sites, with priority groups accepted starting October 1. The expanded program helps with gas, electric, propane, and even furnace repairs, but funds are first-come, first-served through August 2027, so residents are urged to gather documents and schedule appointments early.
   

3. Single-family home in Wheaton goes for $1.15 million (shawlocal.com) — A recently built two-story home at 1240 West Thomas Road in Wheaton sold on Aug. 27 for $1.15 million, or $340 per square foot. The 3,382-square-foot house includes central air, an attached garage, and sits on a 10,019-square-foot lot. Several other Wheaton single-family homes also changed hands recently, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood prices.
   

4. Kane County Chronicle football preview capsules for Week 4 (shawlocal.com) — Wheaton-Warrenville South hosts Geneva Friday night after a dominant conference-opening win, led by junior quarterback AJ Rogers' 313 passing yards and three touchdowns. Wheaton North, still undefeated, travels to St. Charles North behind a stingy defense and standout running back Mac Murray. The preview also breaks down other key Week 4 matchups for nearby Kane and DuPage County teams.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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