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🌱 Patch AM: How Elmhurst men’s soccer was edged out in a tight CCIW match
Spotted on the Elmhurst calendar: JAYNE Elmhurst Grand Opening

Good morning to you Elmhurst! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Elmhurst men's soccer was edged out in a tight CCIW match
Also on today's calendar: JAYNE Elmhurst Grand Opening and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Record-breaking temperatures, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Millikin men's soccer blanks Elmhurst for second CCIW win (herald-review.com) — Elmhurst University's men's soccer team fell 1–0 on the road to Millikin, dropping the Bluejays to 4-6-2 overall and 1-3 in CCIW play. Despite solid goalkeeping and a tight first half, Elmhurst couldn't find an equalizer after conceding early in the second half, and will look to regroup as conference action continues.
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📸 Around Elmhurst
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmhurst
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★ Featured events ★
- JAYNE Elmhurst Grand Opening →
JAYNE Elmhurst, 124 N York St, Elmhurst
10:00 am
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
- Bingo →
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
9:00 am - NICAR Installation →
Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst
5:30 pm - Elmhurst Farmers Market →
149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
7:00 am - Out of the Closet, Into the System: How Gender and Sexuality Organize Our World →
Frick Center, Founders Lounge, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst
4:00 pm - Bears vs. Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry →
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
7:00 pm - The Glow Society Exclusive PCA Skin Skincare Event at Massage Envy Elmhurst →
191 IL-83, Elmhurst
3:00 pm - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Cancer Companions Support Group →
149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
7:00 pm - Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday. →
2:30 pm - Friday Night Frightfully Fun Fest! →
Lakeside Bank Elmhurst, 165 S York St, Elmhurst
4:00 pm - Memory Cafe →
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
2:30 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Monday October 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy Weekend, Neighbors!
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🗞 Nearby News
Lombard
- Lombard: Single-family home sells for $1.25 million (shawlocal.com)
- St. Charles North, on last-minute TD pass, rallies past Glenbard North: Kane County Chronicle football roundup (shawlocal.com)
Addison
- Spanish and English Bilingual-Senior Home Lending Advisor- Addison, IL (efinancialcareers.com)
- 1520 W Holtz Ave, Addison, IL 60101 (redfin.com)
Oak Brook
- Head-To-Head Contrast: Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) & Sandvik (OTCMKTS:SDVKY) (defenseworld.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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