🌱 Why DuPage’s coroner — a Winfield Democrat — is facing new scrutiny

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In today's newsletter:

• Why DuPage's coroner — a Winfield Democrat — is facing new scrutiny

Also on today's calendar: Last Chance: Donation Drop Off Day for the Community Rummage Sale – 3:00 – 7:00 PM and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
• Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DuPage coroner admits bringing puppy to work as GOP pushes to abolish elected office (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Winfield resident and DuPage County Coroner Judith Lukas is under scrutiny after confirming she once brought her puppy to the office, while Republicans unsuccessfully pushed a referendum to replace the elected coroner with an appointed medical examiner. The article details staffing challenges, campaign promises, and partisan clashes over how her office is run, all of which shape how death investigations and county resources may affect Winfield residents.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Last Chance: Donation Drop Off Day for the Community Rummage Sale – 3:00 – 7:00 PM →
  424 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn
  3:00 pm
• Medicare 2027 - What You Need to Know →
  Warrenville Public Library District, 28W751 Stafford Pl, Warrenville
  6:30 pm
Friday September 25
• The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale →
  2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517,
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• The Annual Community Rummage Sale - Today is the Day! Open 9 AM - 5 PM. →
  424 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn
  9:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Randy Stonehill Live in Concert! →
  Glen Arbor Community Church, 204 Church St, West Chicago
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Winfield Park District - Friday Movie Night →
  Winfield Calendar, Riverwalk Park Bandshell 27W530 High Lake Road, Winfield
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Crafters' Circle →
  Winfield Library, 0S291 Winfield Rd., Winfield
  10:30 am
• Dungeons and Dragons - Teens →
  Winfield Library, 0S291 Winfield Rd., Winfield
  2:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Babygarten →
  Winfield Library, 0S291 Winfield Rd., Winfield
  9:30 am
• Shake It Up Storytime! →
  Winfield Library, 0S291 Winfield Rd., Winfield
  10:30 am
Tuesday September 29
• Little Wigglers →
  Winfield Library, 0S291 Winfield Rd., Winfield
  9:30 am
Wednesday September 30
• Winfield Farmers Market →
  Winfield Calendar, Prairie Trail Center Parking Lot Geneva and County Farm Roads, Winfield
  7:00 am
• Wearable Technology: Exploring the Benefits of the Apple Watch →
  Winfield Library, 0S291 Winfield Rd., Winfield
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Glen Ellyn

• Oaktoberfest Returns To Glen Ellyn With New Location, Craft Beer Garden For 2026 (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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