🌱 Why Niche just named Clarendon Hills the best suburb in America
Morning Clarendon Hills! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Niche just named Clarendon Hills the best suburb in America
Also on today's calendar: Grove Players Presents - Abby Mann's "Judgment at Nuremburg" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 54, low: 38.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 52 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Illinois village named the best suburb in America. How did the metro-east fare? (bnd.com) — Clarendon Hills has been ranked the No. 1 place to live in Illinois and the best suburb in America by Niche, earning top marks for schools, safety, and family life. The report highlights strong homeownership, a dense suburban feel, and a high but data-backed cost of living, while also comparing how other Illinois communities stack up. 
📸 Around Clarendon Hills
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Grove Players Presents - Abby Mann's "Judgment at Nuremburg"
Lincoln Center, Downers Grove Park District, 935 Maple Ave, Downers Grove
8:30 pm -
Southside Musky Hawks Annual Swap Meet
5201 W 115th St, Alsip
9:30 am -
The Table Of Grace Food Pantry
The Table Of Grace Food Pantry, 1520 Avery Ave, Wheaton
10:00 am -
Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Apr 18-19 (Spring Market)
4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago
11:00 am -
Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Apr 18-19 (Spring Market)
4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago
11:00 am -
Spring Fling Artisan Market at More Brewing
126 S Villa Ave, Villa Park
12:00 pm -
Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan
Darien Park District, 7301 Fairview Ave, Darien
5:30 pm -
Mother's day Brunch ♥️
8230 S Cass Ave, Darien
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Sunday May 10
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Other local events
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High School Peer Tutoring
Hinsdale Public Library - -
???????? / Spring English Language Learning Class
Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room
9:00 am -
Preschool Art
Clarendon Hills Public Library , 7 N Prospect Ave , Clarendon Hills
10:00 am -
Methodist Attic Rummage Sale
First United Methodist Church of LaGrange, IL , 100 W Cossitt Ave , La Grange
6:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🐾 Loving 11-month-old Schnoodle needs a new home
We are sadly looking to rehome our almost 1-year-old schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle mix). He is a sweet, affectionate, and playful young dog who is… (Nextdoor Clarendon Hills South (Downtown))
- Gpac posted a job opening for HVAC Project Manager in Westmont. Apply here.
- Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Clerk in Westmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clarendon Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westmont
- 93XRT Record Store Day T-Shirt Giveaway (audacy.com)
- As freed ComEd defendants face new trial, jurors say they already considered ‘every aspect' of the case (suntimes.com)
- 2026 All-Area Boys' Swimmer of the Year: Medlin goes out with bang at state (bnd.com)
Hinsdale
- $1.2M Project At Hinsdale Pool Planned (patch.com)
- Hinsdale Struggles To Fill Top Position After Official's Retirement (patch.com)
Western Springs
- Car Goes Airborne In Western Springs Before Hitting Home: Cops (patch.com)
- Western Springs Woman Out $28K In Online Scam: Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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