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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Channahon police swarmed a quiet subdivision late Tuesday night
  • How a Channahon pickleball night suddenly became a lifesaving emergency
  • Channahon's own Ben Williams takes charge of WIAC baseball umpires

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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Screams, Rapid Gunshots Draw Channahon Police To Subdivision Where Resident Arrested, Search Warrant Issued (patch.com) — Police rushed to the West Essex Drive and South Kent Road area in Channahon late Tuesday after reports of screams and rapid gunfire, arresting a local resident on reckless discharge charges. Officers later served a search warrant at his home off McClintock Road, recovering multiple firearms; no injuries or property damage were reported, but he remains jailed awaiting a detention hearing.
   

2. Pickleball game turns into a life-saving moment for Channahon emergency responders (dailydispatch.com) — A July pickleball game at GameChangers in southwest suburban Channahon turned critical when a player suddenly collapsed on the court. Quick action from a retired paramedic and a Silver Cross Hospital nurse, including use of an AED, helped save his life and underscored the value of emergency training in everyday community activities.
   

3. Ben Williams Named WIAC Coordinator of Baseball Umpires (wiacsports.com) — A Channahon resident is stepping into a prominent college baseball role, as veteran NCAA umpire Ben Williams has been named the WIAC's coordinator of baseball umpires. Williams, who also coordinates officials for other Midwest conferences and works Division I games, brings extensive postseason and training experience that reflects positively on Channahon's presence in high-level collegiate sports.
   

4. Plainfield Attempted Murder Defendant Moved To Will County Jail After Being Hospitalized For Injuries (patch.com) — A British Columbia man is jailed on attempted murder and related charges after Plainfield police say a domestic argument turned into a stabbing that injured a woman and a juvenile. During the tense hours-long standoff, Channahon officers were among several area departments helping secure the scene and support Plainfield police, highlighting ongoing regional cooperation in serious emergencies affecting nearby communities.
   

5. Missing Joliet Man Found Safe After 7-Hour Search At Rock Run Rookery: Forest Preserve (patch.com) — A large search-and-rescue effort at Rock Run Rookery near Joliet ended safely Friday when a missing man from a group outing was found in heavy brush and taken for evaluation. Channahon Police joined multiple agencies, K-9 teams, and volunteers in the seven-hour search, underscoring how regional responders, including Channahon officers, coordinate when someone disappears in nearby forest preserves.
   

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