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In today's newsletter:

  • How two Plainfield students are shaping education policy for all Illinois kids
  • How Illinois American's proposed rate hike could hit Plainfield water bills

Also on today's calendar: Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two District 202 students earn second terms on Illinois State Board of Education Student Advisory Council (wjol.com) — Two Plainfield District 202 students, from Plainfield North and Plainfield South high schools, have been reappointed to the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council, giving local voices a direct line into statewide policy discussions. They'll continue work on issues like absenteeism, AI in classrooms, and college readiness, while representing Plainfield peers and sharing feedback from local classrooms with state leaders.
   

• Illinois American Water customers speak out on $129 million rate hike at Bolingbrook hearing (shawlocal.com) — Plainfield residents who get water from Illinois American Water could see bills rise by about $10 a month if a proposed $129 million rate hike is approved. At a Bolingbrook hearing, customers and local leaders blasted the plan as unaffordable and unnecessary, while a consumer watchdog urged affected communities, including Plainfield, to speak out to state regulators.
   

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  • Early Voting Begins Oct. 19 At Romeoville Village Hall (patch.com)
  • Volunteers sought for oak tree planting at Romeoville nature preserve (shawlocal.com)
  • Job ID:26033752 - Relationship Banker - Romeoville, Illinois (bankofamerica.com)

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  • Bleeding Gums Are Not Normal: What Can They Mean? (shawlocal.com)

Shorewood

  • Shorewood Couple Sues Parent Of Minor In E-Bike Crash That Severely Injured Man (patch.com)

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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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