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🌱 Patch AM: Scarecrow Scramble 2026 Set For Oct. 3 In Lisle

Make time for World Doctors Orchestra Naperville Charity Concert at Wentz Hall on the Lisle Patch calendar

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Good morning Lisle! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Costumed 5K and kids' runs return to Lisle Community Park
  • How does Lisle's Benedictine fit into Milwaukee's new hoops schedule?

Also on today's calendar: World Doctors Orchestra Naperville Charity Concert at Wentz Hall and 13 more events.

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


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scarecrow Scramble 2026 Set For Oct. 3 In Lisle (patch.com) — Lisle residents can get ready for the 2026 Scarecrow Scramble on Oct. 3 at Lisle Community Park, featuring a 5K Run/Walk plus kids' Tot Dash and Youth Run. The Halloween-themed fundraiser supports residents in need and offers early bird and regular pricing, with young participants receiving ribbons and food tickets.
   

• Milwaukee Women's Basketball 2026-27 Horizon League Schedule Announced (mkepanthers.com) — Lisle gets a brief spotlight as Milwaukee's women's basketball team schedules an Oct. 29 exhibition against Benedictine, whose conference is based in town. The full 2026–27 Horizon League slate is now set, detailing home and road dates, new league member Northern Illinois, and how fans can secure season memberships for the upcoming campaign.
   


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  • My daughter introduced me to McAlisters on an outing.
    I wanted to go somewhere else. Never heard of this place. SO glad we went there. The food was delicious and sandwich so big I had to cut in smaller… (Nextdoor Lisle North East)
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Director of Strategic Engagement - 1013662 in Lisle. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • First Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Shareholder Meeting for First Trust Active Global Quality Income ETF (natlawreview.com)

Naperville

  • Ribbon-Cutting Events Planned For 2 Revamped Playgrounds In Naperville (patch.com)

Ok Lisle! 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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