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🌱 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago and 12 more events

Elmwood Park, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Elmwood Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's at Danny Cunniff Park
  • Community Documentary Screening of "Shoutin' Hallelujah: A Journey of Healing" at Resurrected Life Church International at Cornerstone Church, 171 N. Cuyler, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

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  • My husband had a simple outpatient procedure this morning.
    When he got home, he told me it cost $25,000. I said, “ You must mean $2,500.” He looked at the bill again and showed me that it was , indeed, $25K! … (Nextdoor North Ave/Cortland)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Elmwood Park. Apply here.
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Elmwood Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elmwood Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

River Forest

Oak Park

  • Bern Wheel, 96, welcomed 14 Vietnamese boat people to Oak Park home (oakpark.com)
  • Oak Park's ‘master artist' steps away from Off the Wall summer youth art program after 21 years (chicagotribune.com)
  • FAVORITE THINGS IN OAK PARK: Sidewalk joy, pedestrian treasures (oakpark.com)

Elmhurst

  • Elmhurst-River Forest Team Going To Junior League Baseball World Series (patch.com)
  • Official Blocks Vote In Wilder Bandshell Controversy, Citing State Law (patch.com)

Ok Elmwood Park! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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