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

Coming up on the Winfield Patch calendar: Last Chance: Donation Drop Off Day for the Community Rummage Sale – 3:00 – 7:00 PM

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  • 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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