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Good morning Western Springs! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Watchdog complaint over Western Springs police uniform shakes sheriff race

Also on today's calendar: Free Shred Event and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clearing and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Use Of Western Springs Cop Uniform Draws Complaint (patch.com) — Western Springs residents are watching closely as a watchdog challenges DuPage County sheriff candidate Sean Noonan for using a Western Springs police uniform and logo in his campaign materials, despite no longer working for the village. Noonan has since blurred the logo, while the village reviews the ethics complaint and considers whether to refer it to outside authorities, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of political conduct tied to local law enforcement.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

  • Big Social Studies Gap At Hinsdale Central, South (patch.com)

La Grange

  • USDA Barge Grain Movements Report for Week Ended September 26, 2026 (indexbox.io)

Ok Western Springs! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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