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🌱 36th Annual New Teachers Welcome and 11 more events

Berkeley, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Berkeley! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago at Danny Cunniff Park
  • 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's at Danny Cunniff Park
  • Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Oakbrook Terrace

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berkeley

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 5
  • 36th Annual New Teachers Welcome
    Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce Commons York Community High School 355 West St. Charles Road Elmhurst, IL 60126
    11:00 am
  • YHS Marching Band Camp
    Elmhurst SD 205 York Community High School, 355 W St Charles Rd, Elmhurst, IL 6
    1:00 pm
  • PTA New Family Night/Orientation
    Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
    4:30 pm
  • Kindergarten Play Date
    Elmhurst SD 205 Jefferson Playground
    4:30 pm
    • Thursday August 6
  • Link Crew Training
    York Comm High School Elmhurst, IL 60126
    8:00 am
  • YHS Marching Band Camp
    Elmhurst SD 205 York Community High School, 355 W St Charles Rd, Elmhurst, IL 6
    1:00 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • Link Crew Training
    York Comm High School Elmhurst, IL 60126
    8:00 am
  • Story Picnic w/Principal - Hillside Lawn
    Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Molly Maid of Oak Park and the Midwestern Suburbs posted a job opening for House Cleaners / Housekeeping / Limpiesa de Casas in Berkeley. Apply here.
  • US Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards in Berkeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berkeley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Elmhurst

  • Elmhurst Bank Robbery Suspect Sentenced To 14 Years (patch.com)
  • Elmhurst Little League Team Headed To State Tournament (patch.com)
  • Oak Brook Chase: Driver Interfered As Cop Pursued Woman, Police Say (patch.com)

Maywood

Broadview

  • Illinois Department of Agriculture Awards NearlyJackson and Union Counties included in Grant Funds for Local Food Infrastructure (wmclradio.com)

Ok Berkeley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Berkeley

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.