From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/kkdO6K6

Residents differ over the degree of the school board's involvement in the curriculum. trib.al/Up9AzQo

The district wants to prevent plagiarism, which new applications make easier. trib.al/8BeN0E7

A member suggested a number of corrections. No one disputed what she said, but voted for the minutes without the edits. trib.al/c3Qp5jE

The village wants to prevent teardowns of historic homes. The house last sold in November 2021. trib.al/yZZHWi0

The eatery aims to offer a "sprinkle of Japanese," according to its website. trib.al/nYz49vE

One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/CCLrB0m

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/iLAkldt

A driver could be seen striking a speed limit sign and a light pole on Williams Street. trib.al/q9JDWUX

Peek inside the most recently listed houses on the market in and around the Darien area. trib.al/fsxISfk

Read this week's good news roundup to see how local cats are living their best lives and read other smile-inducing stories. trib.al/gQqqtRy

Pickleball problem | No prior police calls to home where 4 died | Brewery another COVID casualty | Woman stole $100K from Ravinia: AG | trib.al/Im1vp6K

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/nY1RMxc

Students in Hinsdale High School District 86 are heading back to school Aug. 21. trib.al/pZRm9L6

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. trib.al/el8VIi0

An officer tried to stop the driver for not having his headlights on, police said. trib.al/S0ef36h

One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/ZHdYetA

The man, who broke into the girl's home, killed her when she returned home from school. trib.al/n2TnbO8

One of your neighbors published an article in the Kids & Family section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/bYNQv3u

One of your neighbors published an article in the Kids & Family section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/87jV1F3