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🌱 Patch AM: Food Drive Underway To Benefit Glen House Food Pantry

And check out Healing Field on the Glen Ellyn Patch calendar

Friday September 11th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Glen Ellyn! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Help stock Glen Ellyn's Glen House Food Pantry this week
  • How do Glen Ellyn District 89 salaries stack up statewide?

Also on today's calendar: Healing Field and 24 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Food Drive Underway To Benefit Glen House Food Pantry (patch.com) β€” Residents in Glen Ellyn are being asked to donate nonperishable foods and toiletries at Ackerman SFC through Sept. 17 to support the Glen House Food Pantry during Hunger Action Month. The park district highlights a detailed list of most-needed items, from canned goods and baking supplies to diapers and laundry detergent, to help local families facing food insecurity.
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β€’ School administrators earned 85.4% higher than teachers in Gower School District 62 in 2024-25 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) β€” Glen Ellyn families can now see how their local District 89 administrator salaries compare, with leaders averaging about $156,663 versus $93,974 for teachers in 2024–25. The story also details Gower District 62's pay gap and ranks major Illinois districts by average administrator and teacher salaries, alongside statewide trends in raises, retention, and vacancies.
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    I know there are companies that do it, and they charge a monthly fee. I'd like to know of anyone who has done this, who they use, and if they are… (Nextdoor Northeast Glen Ellyn)
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  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Unit Secretary in Wheaton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Wheaton

  • Single-family home in Wheaton goes for $1.15 million (shawlocal.com)
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Lisle

  • Scarecrow Scramble 2026 Set For Oct. 3 In Lisle (patch.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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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