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🌱 Patch AM: Will County Board Member Ortiz Holds Town Hall In Romeoville

Spotted on the Romeoville calendar: Community Town Hall - Will County Board, Dist. 9

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In today's newsletter:

  • Romeoville town hall to tackle cameras, taxes and county plans
  • How did Romeoville High School climb 43 spots in state rankings?
  • What the massive G&W Electric expansion could mean for Romeoville

Also on today's calendar: Community Town Hall - Will County Board, Dist. 9 and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Will County Board Member Ortiz Holds Town Hall In Romeoville (patch.com) — Romeoville residents will soon have a chance to speak directly with Will County Board Member Destinee Ortiz at a Sept. 12 town hall in the village. The meeting will cover hot topics like Flock license plate reader cameras, data centers, county taxes, and upcoming board business, with space limited to 100 people who RSVP online for the location details.
   

2. Both Valley View high schools named to U.S. News Best High Schools list (shawlocal.com) — Romeoville High School has been ranked 105th in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report, placing it in the top 11 percent of public high schools statewide and third in its athletic conference. The school has climbed 43 spots since 2020, with district leaders crediting teachers, support staff, and community backing for the steady improvement.
   

3. G&W Electric Expands North American Footprint with 291,000-Square-Foot Illinois Facility to Boost Grid Manufacturing Capacity (tdworld.com) — G&W Electric is significantly expanding its Romeoville facility into a 291,000-square-foot operation, adding office and manufacturing space to boost grid equipment production. For Romeoville residents, the project signals potential local job growth and a stronger role in meeting rising electricity demand driven by data centers, utilities, and nationwide grid modernization efforts.
   

4. Ramblers Ready for First Meet in 2026 (loyolaramblers.com) — Loyola Chicago's cross country teams open their 2026 season Friday at the Lewis Early Bird meet in Romeoville, with races moved to the cooler morning hours because of dangerous heat. Local fans can watch men run at 9:30 a.m. and women at 10 a.m., alongside several regional colleges, before Loyola later hosts its big Lakefront Invitational in Chicago.
   

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    Chaney-Monge SD 88 CREST HILL, IL 60403
  • Labor Day (No School)
    Will County SD 92 Lockport, IL 60441
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    • Tuesday September 8
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New Concession and Restroom Facilities Coming to Village Park —Village of Romeoville Read on Patch
  • New Active Adult Community Approved in Romeoville —Village of Romeoville Read on Patch
  • Ribbon Cut on Romeoville G&W Electric Location —Village of Romeoville Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Russell D. Ruettiger —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Hey all, any recommendations on a affordable carpet cleaning service in or near Romeoville.
    Looking to have one room super deep cleaned. Thanks!! (Nextdoor Haley Meadows)
  • Ryder posted a job opening for Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Coordinator in Romeoville. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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