🌱 Patch AM: Planning a fall walk? See why Fullersburg Woods feels otherworldly.

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:

• Planning a fall walk? See why Fullersburg Woods feels otherworldly.
• Why Gibsons in Oak Brook keeps landing on Illinois' must-try lists.

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Hidden Forest Preserve In Illinois Feels Like Narnia With Its Abundant Deer Sightings (newsbreak.com) — Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook offers free, easy-to-reach trails along Salt Creek with frequent, remarkably calm deer sightings and year-round scenery. With paved paths, a nature education center, family programs, and dog-friendly routes, it's a nearby escape that feels far from the mall and office parks. Check current hours and events before heading to 3609 Spring Road.
   

• These 10 Illinois Steakhouses Have Locals Spreading The Word About Every Visit (takingthekids.com) — Oak Brook diners get a special shoutout with Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse featured among Illinois' top ten steakhouses, praised for its lively atmosphere, standout filet mignon, and indulgent sides and desserts. The piece notes its popularity for celebrations, recommends reservations, and gives the exact address on Spring Road, alongside other notable steak spots around the state.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Brook

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★ Featured events ★

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
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
Sunday October 18
• Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' →
  Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave, Hinsdale
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• World of Whiskey Class with Spirits & Spice Oakbrook →
  Spirits & Spice | Oakbrook, 441 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Planning & Zoning Commission →
  Oak Brook, IL Calendar
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Hotel Convention and Visitors Committee Meeting →
  Oak Brook, IL Calendar
  10:00 am
• Canceled - Hotel Convention and Visitors Committee Meeting →
  Oak Brook, IL Calendar, 1200 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook
  10:00 am
• MSCI Central States Chapter Scholarship Dinner →
  Maggiano's Little Italy, 240 Oakbrook Ctr.2, Oak Brook
  7:30 pm
Friday October 9
• 10/9: Halloween Happening →
  Ray Morrill Community Center, 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Women in the Bible: Women Theologians and Women of the Bible →
  Hope Presbyterian Church, 1771 Wiesbrook Rd S, Wheaton
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Hillside. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Elmhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

• Deuter Invites Community to Upcoming Mobile DMV (ilhousedems.com)
• McClenahan shines in first year with Iowa State soccer (iowastatedaily.com)
• Man found with loaded machine gun after being found unconscious behind wheel of car against gas pump in Waukegan (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Westmont

• Geneva puts up 62 points in win over Glenbard North: Kane County Chronicle high school football roundup (shawlocal.com)

Elmhurst

• Illinois Man Wanted For Identity Theft Found in BMW Detectives Had Already Been Tracking (newsbreak.com)
• Compression Tubing Connectors Market Forecast to 2035: Liquid Cooling and Bioprocessing Drive Growth (indexbox.io)

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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