Good morning Elmhurst! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Man Scammed Elmhurst Restaurants Out Of Customers' Credit Cards: Police (patch.com) — Elmhurst police say a man ran a lunchtime credit card scam at several downtown restaurants before being arrested after a brief chase. The suspect faces burglary and theft-related charges, and officers are urging local businesses to stay alert for credit card and quick-change currency schemes targeting customers' payments.
2. Elmhurst Park District May Be Taken To Court For Blocking Bandshell Petition (patch.com) — Elmhurst residents may see the long-debated bandshell issue head to court after the Park District rejected a citizen petition for an advisory referendum on its location. Petition organizers argue state law allows such questions and hope the Park Board reverses course at Monday's meeting, while the city's Plan Commission is also set to review the proposal at City Hall.
3. 81-Year-Old Elmhurst Man Trespasses At Local School: Cops (patch.com) — Elmhurst police recently handled a trespassing case involving an 81-year-old resident at Emerson Elementary School, along with separate incidents of battery, domestic trespass, unlicensed soliciting, theft and car damage around town. The report highlights specific neighborhood blocks and businesses, giving residents a clear picture of recent safety concerns across the community.
4. Sexual battery reported on Illinois Prairie Path in Elmhurst (dailyherald.com) — Elmhurst police are investigating a reported sexual battery on the Illinois Prairie Path between York Street and the Pioneer Park area, involving a man on an electric scooter. Officers captured the suspect on nearby public safety video and are asking anyone with information or home security footage from Thursday night to contact 911 immediately.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Elmhurst PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Elmhurst! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Elmhurst Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.