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📆 On This Day

The Supreme Court Defends the Vote: In the landmark case Leser v. Garnett, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a challenge to the 19th Amendment, officially solidifying women's right to vote across the entire country.

This wasn't just a D.C. story. At the time, Illinois—and specifically the DuPage region—was a hotbed for the suffrage movement. Local leaders were instrumental in the "Illinois Grace Period," where Illinois became one of the first states to ratify the amendment. This 1922 ruling was the final "nail in the coffin" for those trying to roll back that progress.

It’s a reminder of how quickly "settled" progress can be challenged and the role the courts play in cementing local rights. For your readers, many of whom are active in local school boards and village councils, it’s a nod to the infrastructure of our democracy.

🎉 Local Fun Fact

Flowerfield is one of the most mysterious little pockets in DuPage County. While it sounds like a quaint village, it is actually a "ghost" unincorporated community tucked right between Glen Ellyn and Lombard.

•  If you look at a map, Flowerfield sits near IL-53 and Wilson Avenue. However, the USPS officially lists "Flowerfield, IL" on its "Names to Avoid" list. If you try to address a letter there, it might actually be returned to sender—most residents technically use a Lombard zip code (60148).
  
  

  Because it’s unincorporated, Flowerfield has no mayor, no town hall, and no police force of its own. It relies entirely on Milton Township and the DuPage County Sheriff for services.
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• Despite its small size, it is incredibly diverse. Data shows that Flowerfield has one of the highest percentages of residents born outside the U.S. (nearly 44%) in the entire country, with a particularly vibrant Asian and Ukrainian community.

  
  

• Most locals only know it exists because of the small, unassuming "Flowerfield" sign on Route 53. If you blink while driving toward the College of DuPage, you’ll miss it entirely.

😊 That's it for today.

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