🌱 Patch AM: Kryska Named New Deputy Village Manager Of Glen Ellyn

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In today's newsletter:

• Experienced municipal leader joins Glen Ellyn as new deputy village manager
• How do Glen Ellyn District 89 salaries stack up statewide?
• How will College of DuPage fare against a top-five NJCAA rival?

Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 62.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kryska Named New Deputy Village Manager Of Glen Ellyn (patch.com) — Residents of Glen Ellyn will soon see new leadership support at Village Hall as Brett Kryska steps in as the village's deputy manager on Aug. 31. Bringing experience from Schiller Park and Grayslake, he's expected to help guide long-term planning, strategic initiatives, and upcoming projects while working closely with staff, the Board, and the community.
   

• 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 31.3% higher than teacher salary in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — New state data show Hinsdale District 181 administrators earn about 31% more than teachers, and the report also lists Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 with an average administrator salary of $156,663 and teacher salary of $93,974. For Glen Ellyn families, it offers a quick comparison of local pay levels against many of Illinois' largest districts.
   

• Lady Jays ready for opening weekend of VB action in Illinois (myradioworks.net) — Minnesota West's volleyball team is opening its season at a Rockford tournament that will include a match against College of DuPage from Glen Ellyn, currently ranked No. 4 in NJCAA Division 3. Local fans can note that COD's early-season performance against a top-five opponent may hint at how competitive the Chaparrals will be this fall.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Ellyn

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 26
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Farmland Owner Conservation Connections →
  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Glen Ellyn Carnival →
  Crescent/Glenwood Lot, 551 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn
  5:00 pm
• Curriculum Night
  Franklin Middle School 211 E Franklin St, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA
  6:30 pm
Sunday August 23
• MAC's 40th Anniversary Festival →
  Lakeside Pavilion, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn
  12:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Garden Club to feature Forest Preserve District President →
  Lombard Community Building, 433 E St Charles Rd, Lombard
  12:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Historian Dan Freas Delivers a Lecture on Sat. Aug. 29 - 2:00 PM. at the Glen Ellyn History Center →
  2:00 pm
• Historian Dan Freas Lectures Sat. Aug. 29 - 2:00 PM. at Glen Ellyn History Ctr. →
  Glen Ellyn Historical Society - 800 N. Main Street, glen ellyn, IL, USA
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Book Sale Profits: How Senior High School Students are Chosen Along with Scholarship Recipient Stori →
  Glen Ellyn Police Department, 65 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn
  6:45 pm
Saturday September 5
• Great American Dog Show →
  Cantigny Park, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
  8:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day UNLIMITED Attractions Wristband at Enchanted Castle →
  Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center, 1103 S Main St, Lombard
  12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Glen Ellyn. Apply here.
• Glenbard Township High School District posted a job opening for Long-Term English Substitute Teacher- Glenbard North in Glen Ellyn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Lisle

• Lisle Announces Date For 2026 Community Cleanup Day (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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