🌱 Patch AM: See how Oak Brook’s diesel prices stack up across DuPage

Morning Oak Brook! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Oak Brook's diesel prices stack up across DuPage

Also on today's calendar: First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Pleasant with variable clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cheapest diesel gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Sept. 19 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Oak Brook drivers can compare diesel prices with nearby DuPage County towns, with a detailed list showing where per-gallon costs are lowest this week. The report also explains why fuel prices remain volatile across Illinois and the nation, touching on global conflicts, refinery issues, and seasonal demand that could affect what you pay at the pump locally.
   

📸 Around Oak Brook

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Brook

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
  1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
  8:00 am
• Christopher Biggar Book Signing: Fraud Aspect →
  Barbara's Bookstore, 120 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard
  2:00 pm
• Eric Diamond And The Solitary Men →
  Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave, Western Springs
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
  Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
  9:00 am
• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am
• Summer Send Off Artisan Market at More Brewing! →
  More Brewing Company, 126 S Villa Ave, Villa Park
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
  1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Tour Channahon's Premier 55+ Community This Saturday →
  22601 S Remington Dr, Channahon
  9:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Volunteer Restoration Workday
  West DuPage Woods
  8:00 am
• House Tour: Back to School in the 1890s
  Kline Creek Farm
  10:00 am
Monday September 28
• "From Chair to Boss, Live!" Coming to Oak Brook! →
  Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook
  8:30 am
Thursday October 8
• Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
  Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Troon posted a job opening for Cook in Oak Brook. Apply here.
• Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Oakbrook Terrace - Front Desk Agent in Villa Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

• 2 Hinsdale Mansions Each Sell For Nearly $7M (patch.com)

Westmont

• From High School Sweethearts to Hometown Bakers: Inside Westmont's Beauty and the Baker (shawlocal.com)

Elmhurst

• New Building Planned Next To Elmhurst Mariano's, Existing Company's Fate Unclear (patch.com)

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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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