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🌱 Patch AM: How tough will Lisle’s holiday DUI crackdown really be?

Be sure to catch LET IT BE CHRISTMAS: Final Weekend w/5 Performances December 18-21 on the Lisle Patch calendar

Friday December 19th Patch AM
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Cheers Lisle! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How tough will Lisle’s holiday DUI crackdown really be?
  • Could Springfield finally cut Lisle’s soaring water bills?

Also on today's calendar: LET IT BE CHRISTMAS: Final Weekend w/5 Performances December 18-21 and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in Lislefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Lislefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 26 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 41, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 31 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sober Driving Encouraged Amid Holiday Crackdown In Lisle (patch.com) — Lisle police are stepping up DUI enforcement through early January, meaning more patrols and zero tolerance for impaired driving on local roads. Officers urge residents to plan sober rides, use cabs, rideshares, or public transit, and always wear seat belts as part of statewide holiday safety campaigns.
   

• Springfield lawmakers tackle exorbitant water bills from Illinois American Water (cbsnews.com) — Lisle families hit with steep Illinois American Water bills may see relief as state lawmakers push legislation to rein in extra charges. A Lisle resident and consumer advocates say privatization has driven runaway increases, while the company argues caps could hurt needed infrastructure work statewide.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 19
  • Holiday Luncheon hosted by Holiday Inn & Suites Carol Stream
    Holiday Inn & Suites Carol Stream , 150 S. Gary Avenue , Carol Stream
    11:30 am
  • Prismatic Blooms
    Pinot's Palette , 1001 75th St Unit 113B , Woodridge
    5:30 pm
  • Winter Moon Glow
    Pinot's Palette , 1001 75th St Unit 113B , Woodridge
    7:00 pm
  • Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
    Playhouse Theatre McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage , 425 Fawell Boulevard , Glen Ellyn
    7:30 pm

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