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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Downers Grove North ‘Swiss Army knife’ leading a stingy defense.

Happening soon: Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) on the Downers Grove Patch calendar

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Good day Downers Grove! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Downers Grove North 'Swiss Army knife' leading a stingy defense.

Also on today's calendar: Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Adam Schilling, back after PCL tear, helping Wheaton North fly high at 4-0: Suburban Life football notebook (shawlocal.com) — Downers Grove North linebacker and kicker Baker Glomb is anchoring a Trojans defense that has allowed just 33 points in four games, while also handling kicking and punting duties. The notebook highlights his versatility, last year's game-winning field goal, and his move to middle linebacker. It also checks in on Wheaton North's 4-0 start and standout quarterback performances around the suburbs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Black Point Estate & Gardens Unveils Mysteries of the Historic Kind This October —Karla Sullivan Read on Patch
  • Camping, Cocktails, Culture, Concerts: Oak Trace Residents Are Redefining What Retirement Looks Like —Oak Trace Read on Patch
  • Walner Law Crime Statistics —Karla Sullivan Read on Patch
  • Our opthalmologist's office just advised us that they require a credit card on file in order to confirm an appointment.
    This is new to us. Has anyone else had this requirement from a doctor? (Nextdoor Pierce Downer)
  • Jewels
    Went to jewel on Main Street this morning the sign said 4/10 on the special k cereal I was in a rush and didn't notice I was charged 35.96 for 4… (Nextdoor El Sierra Area)
  • M. J. Electric, LLC posted a job opening for Project Accountant in Downers Grove. Apply here.
  • Tailored Brands posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative Part Time in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downers Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westmont

  • Ottawa cross country takes team titles at Baker Lake; Streator golf clinches ICE title: Times Tuesday Roundup (shawlocal.com)

Lisle

  • NAACP DuPage County Announces its 68th Annual Freedom Fund Gala to Honor Leaders and Changemakers (blacknews.com)
  • SunCoke Energy, Inc. Announces Addition of Wendell L. Carter to the Board of Directors (voiceofalexandria.com)

Darien

  • Darien Woman Charged With Domestic Battery, Taken To County Jail (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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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