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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Western Springs chef levels up simple homemade pickles

Also on today's calendar: Brain Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 Chef Tips for Easy Homemade Pickles (foodandwine.com) — A Western Springs connection pops up in this national guide to better homemade pickles, as chef Paul Virant of Petite Vie shares how toasted spices deepen flavor. The piece walks home cooks through cucumbers, brines, herbs, and creative twists so you can experiment confidently in your own kitchen.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found a leather bag with dog supplies on Wolf road today.
    If it's yours-It's at the WS Police department. (Nextdoor Western Springs)
  • Oberweis Dairy, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Western Springs. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate at Walmart in Hodgkins, Illinois in La Grange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

  • 'Gut Punch': Clarendon Hills Official Retires After 8 Years (patch.com)
  • Upset Clarendon Hills Residents Blame Golf Club For Flooding (patch.com)

La Grange

  • U.S. Mid-Am champ Holtz cruises to Illinois Mid-Amateur title (amateurgolf.com)
  • Fall 2026: Vibe Check: Blerds Underground (icv2.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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