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🌱 Patch AM: Catalytic Converters Stolen From Vehicles At Car Dealership In Downers Grove

Also, don't miss Medicare 2027 on the Downers Grove Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Thieves target catalytic converters at Downers Grove car dealership
  • What Downers Grove North and South must do before the playoffs

Also on today's calendar: Medicare 2027 and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Catalytic Converters Stolen From Vehicles At Car Dealership In Downers Grove (patch.com) — Residents in Downers Grove are being alerted after catalytic converters were stolen from two vehicles at Star Auto on Ogden Avenue, with a third vehicle damaged in an attempted theft. Police say two individuals were seen on surveillance video walking the lot and targeting specific cars, causing thousands of dollars in losses. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Downers Grove Police Department.
   

• 2026 IHSA playoff outlook for Week 7: What do Suburban Life-area teams need to do to make the field of 384? (shawlocal.com) — High school football fans in Downers Grove can already count on postseason games, with both Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South having clinched playoff spots under the IHSA's expanded 384-team format. The article breaks down what local teams still need over the final three weeks, including key matchups that could determine seeding, first-round byes, and home playoff games for area programs.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sunday folk series to support the Two Way Street Coffee House returns October 4 —Loretta Sawyer Read on Patch
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  • Does anyone know why jets make these circles in the sky?
    I watched all these clouds being made by aircraft this morning in Downers. Just got back from Florida and nothing of the sort down in Sarasota. (Nextdoor Lester School/Washington Park)
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    She is brown and white, 35 pounds. Very friendly. Please message me if you see her. (Nextdoor Lester School/Washington Park)
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🗞 Nearby News

Westmont

  • 2026 Election Questionnaire: Gina Parrilli, Illinois State Representative, 45th District (shawlocal.com)

Darien

  • Restaurant Opens In Darien Over Weekend (patch.com)

Woodridge

  • How To Help Victims Of Apartment Fire In Woodridge (patch.com)

Ok Downers Grove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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