🌱 Patch AM: How Elmhurst police tracked a silver BMW to an ID theft suspect

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In today's newsletter:

• How Elmhurst police tracked a silver BMW to an ID theft suspect

Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
• Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illinois Man Wanted For Identity Theft Found in BMW Detectives Had Already Been Tracking (newsbreak.com) — Elmhurst residents are being warned after a burglar slipped through an unlocked back door on South Hawthorne Avenue, stole credit cards, and allegedly used them at Chicago-area gas stations. Police tracked a silver BMW linked to the case, later arresting a Chicago man on felony identity theft charges while continuing to search for others who may have entered the Elmhurst home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmhurst

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
  100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
  11:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
  Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• JAYNE Elmhurst Grand Opening →
  JAYNE Elmhurst, 124 N York St, Elmhurst
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am. →
  2:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Social Media Bootcamp: Grow Your Guest Count →
  HAIR CUTTERY SALON, Elmhurst Crossing, 185 Illinois 83, Elmhurst
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Elmhurst Farmers Market →
  149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
  7:00 am
• Coffee Break Bible Study →
  149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
  9:15 am
• The Women Who Built Hollywood →
  Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• James Beard Nominated Brown Sugar Bakery is perfect for any occasion! Order by Tuesday. →
  2:30 pm
• Alpha →
  149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Enjoy tapas and paella at home from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Order by 10am. →
  2:30 pm
• Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday. →
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We're participating in the elmhurst city wide garage sale.
  Lost of household and vintage items, including 2 china sets! Many bins full of stuff to put out, the pictures only scratch the surface! 928 s cedar… (Nextdoor Field)
• Hey all, Ben in Elmhurst.
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• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Elmhurst. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Store Manager Trainee in Elmhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elmhurst here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Receiver takes over Addison Ice Arena in nearly $10M foreclosure lawsuit after landlord allegedly diverted funds to family members (therealdeal.com)
• Lead-Free Solder Alloys Market to Accelerate on Electronics Boom, Driving Growth Through 2035 (indexbox.io)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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