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🌱 Patch AM: Preschool Director Climbs Into Storm Drain To Save Ducklings In Glen Ellyn

And check out IKEA Family Kite Festival..Celebrating America May 23 and May 24 on the Glen Ellyn Patch calendar

Tuesday May 19th Patch AM

Coffee in hand, Glen Ellyn? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Glen Ellyn preschool director’s storm drain duckling rescue delights families

Also on today's calendar: IKEA Family Kite Festival..Celebrating America May 23 and May 24 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; windy, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 59, low: 44.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Preschool Director Climbs Into Storm Drain To Save Ducklings In Glen Ellyn (patch.com) — Families in Glen Ellyn will appreciate how Westminster Preschool Director Lisa Plassman literally went the extra mile for some tiny neighbors, climbing into a storm drain to rescue a dozen trapped ducklings. After the mother duck alerted staff that her babies were missing, Plassman carefully gathered them in a bucket so they could be safely reunited with their mom on school grounds.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ‘Birthday Candles’ is a touching finale of the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s 2025-2026 season —Natalia Dagenhart Read on Patch
  • This is the kitty that I just posted her photo.
    She was thrown out into the snow and cold last fall. Now she has a forever home! She is taking a very long nap this afternoon!!!! (Nextdoor Park View)
  • This silly, very COMFORTABLE kitty has been napping on this chair for hours!!!!
    Isn’t she cute!!! A rescue. ! Her “family” THREW her out into the snow and cold last November!!! She now has a forever home!! (Nextdoor Park View)
  • The Glenbard Elementary Consortium posted a job opening for ESL Teacher in Glen Ellyn. Apply here.
  • Wheaton College posted a job opening for Assistant Professor-School of PCFT-Doctoral Program (899229) in Wheaton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheaton

  • Man Held On Aggravated DUI Charges In Crash That Killed Driver, Injured Passenger In Lombard (patch.com)

Lombard

  • ZRO Price Has Collapsed & Lombard Abandoned LayerZero? Will the Collapse Stretch More? (bitget.com)
  • Sandburg honors 2 alumni with awards (ourquadcities.com)

Lisle

  • Suburban boy's fascination with garbage trucks leads to friendship with worker (newsnationnow.com)

Ok Glen Ellyn! 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 its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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