Good morning, DuPage! Looks like we're in for a damp one today with some light rain, but don't let that fool you—it'll be a warm 72°F high with a mild 59°F low. 

It’s officially Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Whether you’re staring at a refreshing refund or a daunting balance, the clock is officially ticking.  However, it's not all bad!  Read on below for some options to get you through your day.

Local Tax Relief (The Delicious Kind):

Portillo’s: Perks members can grab any slice of cake for $1 with a $5 purchase. It’s the cheapest therapy in DuPage County.

Potbelly: Use code BOGO in the app to get a free original sandwich when you buy one.

Kona Grill (Oak Brook): They’re marking all starters down to $10.40 today in a cheeky nod to the IRS form we all love to hate.

Great American Cookies: Loyalty members can buy one cookie cake slice and get one free—because you’ve earned the sugar.

The Chicago White Sox return to Guaranteed Rate Field tonight for a Jackie Robinson Day matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. In a league-wide tradition, every player and coach will wear the number 42 to honor the man who broke the baseball color barrier in 1947. Beyond the on-field tributes, the first 10,000 fans will receive a 2026 magnetic schedule. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM, and with temperatures expected to be in the low 70s, it’s a perfect evening for a ballpark visit.

Tonight, the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual "State of the City Address" for Warrenville. Mayor Johnson will take the stage at City Hall to discuss the city’s recent infrastructure wins, economic development goals for the 2026-27 fiscal year, and upcoming community projects. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the event serves as a key moment for local business owners and residents to hear directly about the city’s strategic direction.

See our Calendar of Events Here!

On this day in 1947, a true game-changer stepped onto the field! Jackie Robinson made his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers, famously breaking baseball's color line and making history.

And speaking of iconic moments, did you know that 1955 marks the official founding of McDonald's? That's when Ray Kroc opened his first franchised restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, kicking off a global phenomenon! 

Did you know Roselle is named after a man who helped lead Abraham Lincoln’s funeral procession? The village was named after Rosell Hough, a prominent Chicago meatpacker and president of the Chicago and Pacific Railroad. Hough was so well-regarded in his time that he was chosen to lead the funeral procession when Lincoln’s body was returned to Chicago in 1865.

Thanks for reading! See you tomorrow, and remember to always support your local businesses!

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