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In today's newsletter:

  • How closely are Yorkville police being watched on license plate cameras?
  • How Yorkville's Foxes stunned previously unbeaten Plainfield East on Homecoming

Also on today's calendar: IAMF Presents Just Jeff & Friends and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• KenCom auditing Flock system; Yorkville police say usage by its officers '100%' compliant (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville residents should know that KenCom is launching a full audit of the Flock license plate camera system, while Yorkville police say their use has been 100% compliant and limited to serious cases. The article explains how Yorkville officers access cameras outside city limits, why a Yorkville alderman pushed for the review, and how statewide concerns about privacy and immigration enforcement are shaping oversight of this technology.
   

• Gavin Geegan, Max Delgado power Yorkville past previously unbeaten Plainfield East (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville football fans saw their team revive its season Friday night, as Gavin Geegan and quarterback Max Delgado powered the Foxes to a 35-14 Homecoming win over previously unbeaten Plainfield East at Campbell Field. With Geegan's 184 rushing yards and a stingy defense, Yorkville snapped a two-game skid and now turns its attention to a tough divisional matchup with Oswego.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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