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Hello Glen Ellyn! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do Glen Ellyn District 89 salaries stack up statewide this year?
  • Why two Glen Ellyn men ended up in Elmhurst's latest arrest log.

Also on today's calendar: Great American Dog Show and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 107.6% higher than teacher salary in Midland Community Unit School District 7 (peoriastandard.com) — If you live in Glen Ellyn School District 89, this statewide salary roundup shows your district's administrators averaging about $156,663 and teachers about $93,974, placing it among Illinois' higher-paying systems. The story centers on Midland CUSD 7 but includes a detailed comparison table of the 50 largest districts, plus statewide trends in teacher pay, retention, and vacancies.
   

• Elmhurst Man Punches Neighbor's Window During Dispute: Police (patch.com) — Two Glen Ellyn men were among several people recently arrested in nearby Elmhurst, one on drug and paraphernalia charges after his car broke down and another on DUI and open alcohol charges. The Elmhurst police log also details separate incidents involving disorderly conduct, road rage, warrants, and additional drug-related arrests across major local roads and intersections.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I found a pair of glasses on the ground at the Spring Ave Dog Park.
    I left them on the picnic table nearest the entry. (Nextdoor Northeast Glen Ellyn)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Villa Park. Apply here.
  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Carol Stream. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheaton

  • Ticket Sales Launch For 18th Annual Downtown Wheaton Chili Cookoff (patch.com)
  • Wheaton Local Liquor Commission cancels September 10 meeting due to lack of business (dupagepolicyjournal.com)

Lombard

  • What Formulators Shouldn't Miss at CTT Summit 2026 (pcimag.com)

Downers Grove

  • Fireworks Cause Thousands In Damage To O'Neill Middle School (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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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