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You won't want to miss Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) on the Elmhurst Patch calendar

Good morning Elmhurst! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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!)
- 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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📸 Around Elmhurst
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmhurst
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★ Featured events ★
- Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am - Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
5:30 pm - JAYNE Elmhurst Grand Opening →
JAYNE Elmhurst, 124 N York St, Elmhurst
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
- Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am. →
2:30 pm - Social Media Bootcamp: Grow Your Guest Count →
HAIR CUTTERY SALON, Elmhurst Crossing, 185 Illinois 83, Elmhurst
11:00 am - 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 - 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 - 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
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Elmhurst Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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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.
Figured this beats the group text. Where does everyone get their pizza around here? (Nextdoor Hawthorne)
- 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
Lombard
- Geneva puts up 62 points in win over Glenbard North: Kane County Chronicle high school football roundup (shawlocal.com)
Addison
- 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)
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: "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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