🌱 Patch AM: More On Elmhurst Sexual Assault Suspect; New Photos Released

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In today's newsletter:

• Elmhurst police share new images in Prairie Path assault search
• See how much recent Elmhurst home sales are fetching now

Also on today's calendar: Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More On Elmhurst Sexual Assault Suspect; New Photos Released (patch.com) — Elmhurst residents are being urged to review newly released police photos of a man suspected of sexually battering a woman running on the Illinois Prairie Path near York Street and Pioneer Park. Detectives say the suspect, described in detail by clothing and appearance, was seen at a nearby business before the attack and then left westbound on Vallette Street on a black Segway-style scooter.
   

• Two-bedroom house in Elmhurst sells for $1.37 million (shawlocal.com) — A recently built two-bedroom home at 208 East Columbia Avenue in Elmhurst sold this month for $1.37 million, highlighting the strength of the local market. Several other Elmhurst properties also closed this spring and summer at high per-square-foot prices, offering residents a snapshot of current neighborhood values.
   

📸 Around Elmhurst

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmhurst

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation →
  St Lukes Lutheran Church, 205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Fundraising in the Age of AI →
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• MAP Testing, 2nd-5th
  Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
Wednesday August 26
• 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 August 27
• Trading Travels →
  Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
  11:30 am
Friday August 28
• Friday Features: F1 →
  Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
  2:00 pm
• Pequod's famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday. →
  3:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Get cupcakes, cookies, cakes, + more from Sweet Mandy B's! Order by noon Thursday. →
  10:30 am
Sunday August 30
• Blood Drive @ Elmhurst CRC →
  149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Elmhurst Farmers Market →
  149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• PTS Corp Security Guard (Part-Time) in Villa Park, IL (mlive.com)

Lombard

• 125-year-old mall retail anchor closes discount outlet, cuts 101 jobs (miamiherald.com)
• Benedictine University hosting Catholic high schools admissions fair (shawlocal.com)

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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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