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In today's newsletter:

  • Teen's quick action helps Elmhurst police arrest man at gas station
  • Elmhurst resident confronts hooded suspects as police probe busy crime week
  • See where Elmhurst University lands in Illinois' new college rankings

Also on today's calendar: Mint Cannabis Villa Park Grand Opening Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man In Elmhurst Seeks Sex From Teen: Prosecutors (patch.com) — Elmhurst residents are learning more about a disturbing incident at a North Avenue gas station, where prosecutors say a 70-year-old man solicited sex from a 17-year-old girl. Police quickly identified and arrested the suspect, who was later released under the state's Safe-T Act, prompting renewed criticism of the law. Elmhurst's police chief publicly praised the teen and her mother for promptly reporting the encounter.
   

• Elmhurst Woman Warns Off Dark-Hooded Suspects In Neighborhood: Police (patch.com) — Elmhurst police are investigating several recent neighborhood incidents, including a resident who scared off two dark-hooded suspects entering a nearby garage on North Emroy Avenue. Other reports detail forklift joyriding at McMaster-Carr, retail thefts at local stores, a warrant arrest, a bruising complaint involving a hospital security officer, and a stolen car later found in Calumet City.
   

• The 10 Best Colleges In Illinois, According To New 2027 Ranking (patch.com) — Elmhurst University earned a spot in Niche's new 2027 list of the top 10 colleges in Illinois, putting Elmhurst on the map alongside major schools like the University of Chicago and Northwestern. The rankings blend federal data with student reviews and now factor in wellness, career readiness, and exposure to emerging tech like artificial intelligence.
   

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