☀️ Good Morning!
Spring is in the Air!
Good morning, DuPage! It's a clear day ahead with a high of 35°F and a low of 31°F, so grab a jacket and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️
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Dupage in the Spotlight: Benet Plays for the State Title
For Benet, a win tonight secures back-to-back state titles and cements their status as a modern dynasty. Expect packed sports bars across DuPage tonight as the powerhouses battle for the ultimate bragging rights in Illinois high school hoops.
🥧 Pi Day in DuPage: Sweet Deals & 'Math Magic'
Today is March 14 (3.14), better known as Pi Day, and local bakeries and libraries are leaning into the mathematical holiday. Iconic local spots like DeEtta's Bakery in Naperville and Harner's Bakery are reporting "pre-order sellouts" for their signature fruit pies. Many shops are offering the traditional $3.14 slice specials through the afternoon.
For families, the DuPage Children's Museum is hosting a "Pi-K" race and math-themed workshops throughout the day, focusing on making STEM concepts accessible to kids. Whether you're in it for the geometry or just the apple crumble, it's one of the busiest retail days of the spring for our local small-business bakers.
💧 Spring Alert: Hydrant Flushing Begins Monday
As the "mid-March mix" of weather subsides, municipal crews in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn are set to begin their annual Spring Hydrant Flushing programs this Monday, March 16. This critical maintenance ensures water quality and proper fire hydrant pressure, but it can cause temporary "rusty" or discolored water for residents during the day.
⚡ Quick Hits
- 🍀 Parade Day: A final reminder that the West Suburban Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off in downtown Naperville at 10:00 a.m. today—arrive early for any hope of a parking spot.
- 🎓 College Expo: The College of DuPage is hosting a Regional College Fair today from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with representatives from over 50 universities on-site to meet with local high school sophomores and juniors.
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