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Five Things to Know Today: July 26

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1. Bolingbrook Overrun by Abandoned Guinea Pigs

From Elaine Meldrum, a Bolingbrook Patch reader:

We are over run with guinea pigs and more and more are being dumped everyday. To give you an idea: we adopted seven out at the Adopt a Pet in Oak Lawn on Sunday and while there, we got a call from one of the local shelters that they had five more dumped there.

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This is a shelter that doesn't really take guinea pigs in so we needed to move them out ASAP. We really need your help ... We can also always use a hand or two to unload, set up, sit with a guinea pig and pack up. 

Our next Adopt a Pet will be at  on August 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

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2. Jersey Mike's Sets Opening-Week Record

, Bolingbrook's newest sub shop located at 214 North Weber Road, set an all-time company record for the amount of sandwiches served for the first five days of operation, according to a The Bolingbrook Bugle report.

Jersey Mike's used their opening to and handed out nearly 20,000 coupons for patrons to receive subs for just $1.

3. Facebook Fan Poll

Bolingbrook Patch's daily "Facebook Fan Poll" now appears in our daily "Five Things to Know Today" feature.

Today's question: Hey parents! Are you ready for school to start yet?

Chime in below by leaving a comment!

Or, to participate in the poll and become a fan of Bolingbrook Patch via Facebook, click HERE

4. Yesterday's Headlines


5. Village Cancels Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, Adds Finance Meeting

According to the village's website, the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday night is canceled. The next meeting will be Aug. 10.

Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar said village business typically slows down during the summer months, which could be the reason for the cancelation.

Meanwhile, the village added a Finance Committee meeting for tonight. The committee will meet at 6 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room.


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