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🌱 Why a West Chicago officer’s Flock use is under new scrutiny.

West Chicago, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up West Chicago! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a West Chicago officer’s Flock use is under new scrutiny.

Also on today's calendar: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• KenCom auditing Flock system; Yorkville police say usage by its officers ‘100%' compliant (shawlocal.com) — West Chicago residents should know a local police officer was recently placed on administrative leave over possible unauthorized use of the city’s Flock license plate reader system, amid broader scrutiny of the technology. A Kendall County dispatch agency is now auditing its own Flock use, while state officials warn departments statewide, including West Chicago, to ensure compliance with Illinois laws limiting data sharing and immigration enforcement cooperation.
   

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Ok West Chicago! 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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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