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🌱 Patch AM: How is Elmhurst University expected to fare at this week’s CCIW championship?
Coming up on the Elmhurst Patch calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)

What's up Elmhurst! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How is Elmhurst University expected to fare at this week's CCIW championship?
Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain becoming heavier; humid, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Illinois Wesleyan Picked to Defend CCIW Women's Golf Throne (cciw.org) — Elmhurst golfers will be teeing off this week as Elmhurst University heads into the CCIW women's golf championship ranked seventh in the coaches' poll. Illinois Wesleyan is favored to defend its title at Metamora Fields, with nine conference schools, including Elmhurst, competing over 54 holes starting Thursday morning.
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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
10:00 am - Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am. →
2:30 pm - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - James Beard Nominated Brown Sugar Bakery is perfect for any occasion! Order by Tuesday. →
2:30 pm - Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
5:30 pm - Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday. →
2:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Made in Chicago: The Golden Age of Manufacturing in Chicagoland →
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
7:00 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 - Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday. →
2:30 pm - Family Fall Fest →
Wild Meadows Trace, 511 S York St, Elmhurst
9:00 am - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am - Elmhurst Farmers Market →
149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
7:00 am - The Women Who Built Hollywood →
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
📣 Elmhurst Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Elmhurst. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Elmhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elmhurst here.
🗞 Nearby News
Addison
- Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Clinic – Peach Street Welcomes Karlie Scray, MSN, FNP-BC (aspirus.org)
- DuPage voters face $520 million in bond questions, four tax rate increases on Nov. 3 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
Oak Brook
- AI-Driven Analytics and Data-Mining Strategies for Drug Discovery (newswise.com)
- Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) and IDEX (NYSE:IEX) Financial Review (defenseworld.net)
- Ace Hardware Names Vantage Point 2027 Color of the Year (floordaily.net)
Hinsdale
- Financial Need-Based Scholarships Offered To College Of DuPage Students (patch.com)
- Tax Hike Likely In Hinsdale District 86, Athletic Upgrades Eyed (patch.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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