🌱 Patch AM: Where Oak Brook drivers recently found the cheapest midgrade gas

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In today's newsletter:

• Where Oak Brook drivers recently found the cheapest midgrade gas
• Want to meet Division I golfers at GOLFZON Social in Oak Brook?

Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with rain, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Friday: Decreasing clouds; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cheapest midgrade gas in DuPage County at $4.64 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Drivers in Oak Brook and across DuPage County recently saw midgrade gas as low as $4.64 per gallon, with Oak Brook stations among dozens tracked by GasBuddy. While county and state averages stayed higher, the report highlights where local residents have been finding relatively cheaper fuel around town and in neighboring communities.
   

• Forest Preserve Golf: Becomes home for Chicago State University golf teams (firstcallgolf.com) — Chicago State University's men's and women's golf teams will launch their new partnership with Forest Preserve Golf at a Windy City Classic kickoff event in Oak Brook's GOLFZON Social on Saturday, October 3. Local golf fans can mingle with players and coaches there before the NCAA invitational tees off October 5–6 in Oak Forest.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
  100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
  10:00 am
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

Wednesday September 30
• 9/30: Countdown to 250 - Celebrating Our Freedom
  DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton
  7:00 pm
• Faculty Artists: Meditations and Lamentations featuring Leonardo
  Armerding Center for Music and the Arts 132 Recital Hall
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Month of October: Pumpkin Fest
  Cosley Zoo, 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton
  9:00 am
Friday October 2
• 10/2: Night at the Museum – "Cars"
  DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton
  6:00 am
• Volunteer Restoration Workday
  Willowbrook
  9:00 am
• Peabody's Pages Book Club Three-Week Program Begins
  Graue Mill and Museum
  10:00 am
• Stars and Stripes: Our American Flag
  St. James Farm
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
  100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
  11:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
  Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

• Community news: New tennis courts at Elmhurst park, Hinsdale hospital certified, more (chicagotribune.com)

Westmont

• 2026 Election Questionnaire: Gina Parrilli, Illinois State Representative, 45th District (shawlocal.com)
• Last Year, Caspar Corbeau Broke Through 2:00 Breaststroke Barrier; Who's Next? (newsbreak.com)

Elmhurst

• Krusinski Construction Company starts construction of 64,086-square-foot warehouse/office building in Elmhurst (rejournals.com)
• Wright State University Foundation welcomes four new trustees (wright.edu)

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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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