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Good day Wheaton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What crimes Wheaton police logged in just one August week
  • How Wheaton Academy's girls tennis dominated Crystal Lake South

Also on today's calendar: Meet the Candidates: DuPage County Open House & Candidate Forums on 9/9 and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Wheaton Police report arrests and crime incidents for August 10-16, 2026 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Wheaton residents are being briefed on a week of local arrests and reported crimes from August 10–16, including warrant arrests in town and thefts at the Front Street train depot and several retailers. Police also noted property damage incidents and reminded the public that all defendants are presumed innocent, encouraging residents to share tips anonymously with DuPage County authorities.
   

• Ace Harris runs for 159 yards, 2 TDs, Glenbard West football rallies past OPRF: Saturday Suburban Life roundup (shawlocal.com) — Local sports fans can note that Wheaton Academy girls tennis secured a 4–1 win over Crystal Lake South, with strong singles and doubles performances from several Warriors. The broader roundup also covers Glenbard West football's comeback over Oak Park-River Forest and Timothy Christian and Benet volleyball results, giving Wheaton-area readers a snapshot of how nearby teams are faring early in the season.
   

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  • BELA the cat in the picture shows her with two orange 6 weeks old loving their mother.
    BELA ALSO HAS 4 MORE. WE WILL SHARE WITH YOU THESE 6 KITTENS. I WILL SHOW TOMORROW THE WHOLE GROUP PLAYING WITH EACH OTHER. GOOD NIGHT CHANA (Nextdoor Briar Glen School)
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🗞 Nearby News

Glen Ellyn

  • Elmhurst Man Punches Neighbor's Window During Dispute: Police (patch.com)
  • Season Preview: Despite Delayed Start to Season Due to Heat Wave, Cross Country Will Be Off to the Races Soon Enough (valpoathletics.com)

Lisle

  • Remembrance Ceremony Led By Lisle-Woodridge Fire District To Commemorate September 11 (patch.com)
  • 3 former Addison Trail athletes named to college rosters for week ending Sept. 6 (lakecountygazette.com)
  • Legal & General Group Plc Invests $4.12 Million in CTS Corporation $CTS (marketbeat.com)

Lombard

  • What Formulators Shouldn't Miss at CTT Summit 2026 (pcimag.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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