Daily editionTuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
Community
East Valley Rotary clubs and friends raised nearly $10,000 to sponsor the annual Special Olympics conference held at the San Marcos Hotel in Chandler on Aug. 8.
About 150 law enforcement officers and athletes attended and heard keynote speaker Anthony Robles— a Mesa native and Hamilton High School coach— share insights on fundraising and support for Arizona’s 22,000 Special Olympics athletes.
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Business
The Milkshake Factory opened its first Arizona location on Aug. 2 at 4955 S. Alma School Road in Chandler and plans to add up to 150 franchises nationwide.
The store features dozens of milkshake flavors, sundaes, molten cups, and non-dairy options — all made with high-quality ingredients to set a new standard in taste.
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Education
Chandler Unified School District and other EVIT-contracted districts oppose a proposal for next school year's funding cuts that would pay only for service costs.
They argue that the current system lets extra funds roll over and plan to clarify their partnership with EVIT — district leaders said.
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