🌱 Bloomingdale-born defenseman extends his pro hockey journey with Idaho Steelheads.

Hello Bloomingdale! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Bloomingdale-born defenseman extends his pro hockey journey with Idaho Steelheads.

Also on today's calendar: Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
• Friday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Dodero re-signs with Steelheads (echl.com) — Bloomingdale native Charlie Dodero has re-signed with the Idaho Steelheads, extending a long pro hockey career that’s taken him across Europe and the ECHL. The veteran defenseman, now 33, brings championship experience from Slovenia and France back to Idaho for the 2026–27 season.
   

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📸 Around Bloomingdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomingdale

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30

• Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing →
  4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19

• Wheaton North Fall Curriculum Night
  Cusd 200 701 W Thomas Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA
  7:00 pm
• Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting - Jefferson ECC
  Cusd 200 Jefferson Early Childhood Center, 130 N Hazelton Ave, Wheaton
  7:00 pm
• Daundry with Oddysseys →
  Beat Kitchen, 2100 W Belmont Ave, Chicago
  8:00 pm

Thursday August 20

• Nature Photography and Journaling Hike
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Fullersburg Woods
  10:00 am
• House Tour: Back to School in the 1890s
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
  10:00 am
• Monthly Luncheon- Progressive Networking
  Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Abbington Banquets 3S002 IL Route 53 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  11:30 am
• Caregiver Support Group at The Wheaton Library
  Wheaton Chamber of Commerce This monthly meeting will take place at the: WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 N. Cross Street Wheaton, IL 60187
  12:00 pm
• Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Graue Mill and Museum
  12:00 pm

Saturday September 5

• Great American Dog Show →
  Cantigny Park, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19

• DuPage Health Department drop-in
  Addison Public Library Lobby
  11:30 am
• Free After School Snacks
  Addison Public Library Meeting Room 1
  2:45 pm
• Fox Kinder Specials Night
  Anne Fox Elem School Anne Fox Elementary School, 1035 Parkview Dr, Hanover Park, IL
  4:30 pm
• Pathways to Business Ownership
  Addison Public Library Meeting Room 1
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Bloomingdale. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Bloomingdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomingdale here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Carol Stream

• Altius Rec Dispensary Associate/Budtender in Carol Stream, IL (cleveland.com)
• Finding Home in the Wild (loras.edu)

Addison

• Local Bowler Brings Home 2026 USBC Senior Championship Title (chadronradio.com)
• Veteran Group in Illinois Donated 2,700-Square-Foot Building in Name of 'Patriotism' (military.com)

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Ok Bloomingdale! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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