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🌱 Patch AM: How Oak Brook police used a new device to end a chase

And check out 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor on the Oak Brook Patch calendar

Friday August 28th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Cheers Oak Brook! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Oak Brook police used a new device to end a chase

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Stolen Ford Transit U-Haul Van Stopped With Grappler: Video (fordauthority.com subscription) — Oak Brook police recently used a new Grappler device to safely stop a fleeing Ford Transit U-Haul van on I-294 after a burglary call, ending a chase without injuries. The tool, in service for about a month, snagged a rear wheel after spike strips failed, leading to felony fleeing and drug-related charges for the occupants.
   

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Other local events
    Friday August 28
  • Arena Theater performs Shakespeare in the Park: "Romeo and
    Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar Event held off campus
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Paws and Play
    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center
    9:00 am
  • House Tour: Back to School in the 1890s
    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
    10:00 am
  • Rivian Community: Back to School Celebration
    Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Partnership Rivian Oakbrook Center 622 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, IL 60523
    10:00 am
  • Rivian Community: Back To School Celebration →
    Rivian, 622 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
    10:00 am
  • Stars and Stripes: Our American Flag
    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County St. James Farm
    11:00 am
  • Garden Tours at the Theosophical Society's 100th anniversary
    Sustain DuPage Garden 1926 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA
    11:00 am
  • Eternal Palette, Ephemeral Culture
    Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Partnership Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road
    2:00 pm
  • Arena Theater performs Shakespeare in the Park: "Romeo and
    Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar Event held off campus
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday September 3
  • Tony Laughlin Memorial Fund 4th Annual RAD Golf Fest →
    3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook
    10:00 am
  • Saturday September 12
  • IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
    , Milwaukee
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Smarter Way to Outsource Print, Chicago Business Executive Wants to Re-Invent Print Procurement —Bill Read on Patch
  • Hamra Enterprises - Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Oak Brook. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Villa Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

  • Hinsdale Takes Action To Make Intersection Safer For Children (patch.com)
  • Hinsdale, Elmhurst Schools Differ On Measuring Performance (patch.com)

Westmont

  • Dementia Friendly Westmont Programs At The Library This Fall • Westmont, IL (illinois.gov)

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Ok Oak Brook! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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