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.
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
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
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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)
Elmhurst
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