🌱 Patch AM: Why Elmhurst’s free trolley is a model for fare-free transit

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Elmhurst’s free trolley is a model for fare-free transit
• How one Elmhurst reader thinks manners should make a comeback

Also on today's calendar: Prism Market at Maplewood and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
• Monday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fisticuffs: The argument FOR fare-free transit (planetizen.com) — Elmhurst’s free Explore Elmhurst Trolley is highlighted as a prime example of how fare-free transit can boost local shopping and tourism while serving residents. A Chicago-based planner argues that, since fares cover a small share of transit costs nationally, dropping them can make sense for circulators like Elmhurst’s trolley and big special-event shuttles, if funding and service quality are in place.    

• Bad Manners, Declining Civility And When To Speak Up [The Question] (patch.com) — An Elmhurst Patch reader is among many voices weighing in on whether it’s ever OK to call out bad manners and what that says about declining civility. Residents from around the country share stories about rude behavior, parenting and post-COVID tensions, offering practical tips for speaking up—or staying quiet—when others cross the line.    

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📸 Around Elmhurst

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmhurst

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 26

• Prism Market at Maplewood →
  Maplewood Public House, 486 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday June 21

• Start Father's Day with fresh Do-Rite donuts on the doorstep! Order by 12pm, Saturday. →
  7:00 am
• Elmhurst French Market →
  Elmhurst French Market, Municipal lot at, Elmhurst
  9:00 am
• Celebrate Father's Day with grill ready meats, seafood, BBQ, fried chicken, & more! Order Now. →
  10:00 am

Monday June 22

• Board and Card Games Open Play →
  Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
  10:00 am
• PTA Kindergarten Play Date @ Pioneer Park
  Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
  10:00 am

Tuesday June 23

• Plan In A Can →
  The Roosevelt At Salt Creek, 400 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst
  10:00 am
• Incoming Kindergarten Playdate
  Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
  4:00 pm
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm

Wednesday June 24

• Elmhurst Farmers Market →
  149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
  7:00 am
• Lobster lovers get ready, Happy Lobster rolls + more are headed your way! Order by 10am. →
  3:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• Prairie Path Market →
  536 S York St, Elmhurst
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Elmhurst. Apply here.
• Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Cook - McMaster Carr in Elmhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elmhurst here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Villa Park

• Federal Agents Blocked from Entering Gym to Arrest Suspect (toddstarnes.com)
• Joyce Elaine Meinhardt (nemonews.net)

Lombard

• Triton College Student Dylan Ramirez Earns Statewide ICCTA Student Success Award (lawndalenews.com)
• 85-year-old man sentenced to 30 years for suburban bank robberies, Valentine's Day heist (meigsindypress.com)

Addison

• 2026 Chevrolet SUV Addison, Illinois (hemmings.com)
• 1961 Austin Healey Convertible Addison, Illinois (hemmings.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A synonym roll! (Thank you Sue P. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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