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In today's newsletter:

  • Wheaton tornado sirens misfire twice in one week
  • How is a Wheaton native shaping Northwestern volleyball's new era?
  • How a dusty book in Wheaton helped rewrite DuPage history

Also on today's calendar: Garden Club to feature Forest Preserve District President and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tornado Sirens Accidentally Go Off After 2nd DUCOMM Error In 1 Week (patch.com) — Wheaton residents heard tornado sirens blare in error again Friday morning, marking the second mistaken activation in less than a week. City officials say DU-COMM, which triggered both the early-morning Tuesday and mid-morning Friday alarms, is investigating the problem and has expressed regret for the disruption.
   

2. NU volleyball is ready to put Coach Tim Nollan's vision to the test (dailynorthwestern.com) — Northwestern volleyball's rebuilding push this season will prominently feature a freshman setter from Wheaton who expects her club experience to translate quickly to the Big Ten. Her role in a deeper, more aggressive roster could help the Wildcats finally challenge top conference teams and chase a long-awaited NCAA Tournament berth, giving local fans someone from home to root for.
   

3. 'Much more than old books on a shelf:' DuPage recorder celebrates return of long-lost land records book (dailyherald.com) — A long-missing 19th-century DuPage County plat book has been returned to the Recorder of Deeds office in Wheaton, shedding light on early land ownership, including parcels around the downtown courthouse. Wheaton residents Nancy and John Flannery helped rescue the volume from storage at a city hall annex, and officials hope its return inspires others to uncover more lost records.
   

4. WGN-TV Family Charities, McCormick Foundation Partner With Chicago Scholars (tvnewscheck.com) — A new WGN-TV and McCormick Foundation campaign will raise money for Chicago Scholars, but it also highlights the foundation's broader work, including supporting learning and recreation at Cantigny in Wheaton. Donations made through the drive will be matched in part, while McCormick covers administrative costs so all contributions go directly to student programs, indirectly benefiting cultural assets in Wheaton.
   

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    I mailed my bill to the city on the first of the month. They didn't receive it until the 13th.! What??? it's only going across town. They were nice… (Nextdoor West Wheaton)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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