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🌱 Patch AM: Why did Homer Glen pull the plug on its Flock cameras?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Homer Glen pull the plug on its Flock cameras?
  • How much more could Homer Glen neighbors pay for water and sewer?

Also on today's calendar: The Huey Is Coming Home! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police say Flock is invaluable. But as misuse mounts, many wonder how to rein in the surveillance system (ledger-enquirer.com) — Homer Glen recently voted to suspend its Flock license plate camera program after alleged misuse surfaced in Will County, putting the village at the center of a growing statewide debate over automated surveillance. The story details mounting abuse cases, new safeguards, and proposed Illinois legislation to tighten rules on how police can use and share license plate data. It also highlights both civil liberties concerns and examples where the cameras helped solve crimes.
   

• Illinois American Water customers speak out on $129 million rate hike at Bolingbrook hearing (shawlocal.com) — Illinois American Water's proposed $129 million rate hike would raise monthly bills for Homer Glen customers and other nearby towns, prompting strong pushback at a packed Bolingbrook hearing. Residents and consumer advocates argued the for‑profit company should fund infrastructure from its large profits instead of further burdening households already facing rising costs. Regulators will decide whether the increase takes effect.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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