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  • What the new under‑18 rules at Westfield Wheaton mean for families

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  • Tuesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
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πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ New Under-18 Policy Begins Today at Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton (mocoshow.com) β€” If you're heading to Westfield Wheaton, anyone under 18 now must be with a parent, guardian, or 21+ chaperone after 3 p.m. daily, following a summer shooting at the mall. Security will check IDs, limit each adult to four minors, and can ban repeat violators, while police step in only for trespassing or serious issues.
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