Good morning Glen Ellyn! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Why Glen Ellyn rejected a public camping ban amid safety concerns
Also on today's calendar: The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
Wednesday: High clouds and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Public camping prohibition not among Glen Ellyn's plans to resolve public safety concerns (shawlocal.com) — Glen Ellyn officials are reviewing local ordinances and police practices after resident complaints about safety, but they've decided not to pursue a public camping ban promoted by the Illinois Municipal League. Village leaders, including the mayor and police chief, say they're balancing residents' fears, legal limits on enforcement, and the needs of unhoused and mentally ill individuals while they research other options.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
New Philharmonic continues 50th Season with "A Tribute To Scotland: Mendelssohn, Bruch & Davies" Oct. 24 & 25 —Ann Fink Read on Patch
St. Mark's Pumpkin Patch Celebrates 20 Years —St Mark's Episcopal Church Read on Patch
I'm looking for my lost dog . white Chihuahua about 2 pounds she's black and white. Her name is Dory. If seen direct message me she's been gone for like two hours. (Nextdoor Glen Ellyn Countryside)
Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Wheaton. Apply here.
pOpshelf posted a job opening for LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelf in SAINT CHARLES IL S30470 in Lombard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wheaton
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at 84 (njherald.com)
Lombard
5 Chicagoland Gutter and Roofing Contractors to Know in 2026 (momdoesreviews.com)
Downers Grove
Dover Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know (barchart.com)
Head-To-Head Analysis: Dover (NYSE:DOV) versus IDEX (NYSE:IEX) (defenseworld.net)
What we learned in Week 7 of high school football: Undefeated teams clustering in different ways (shawlocal.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!