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🌱 Patch AM: "From Chair to Boss, Live!" Coming to Oak Brook! and 7 more events
Happening soon: The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale on the Oak Brook Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale at 2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517
- First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale
- Christopher Biggar Book Signing: Fraud Aspect at Barbara's Bookstore
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
- Saturday: Some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Brook
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★ Featured events ★
- The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale →
2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517,
9:00 am - 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 - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am - Summer Send Off Artisan Market at More Brewing! →
More Brewing Company, 126 S Villa Ave, Villa Park
12:00 pm - The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
11:00 am
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Healing Together: 2026 Suicide Awareness Summit →
Hyatt Lodge Conference Center, 2715 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook - Volunteer Workday at the Nursery
Blackwell
9:00 am - House Tour: Back to School in the 1890s
Kline Creek Farm
10:00 am - "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 - Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
5:30 pm
Friday September 25
Monday September 28
Thursday October 8
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- Rainier and Hawthorne, LLC — 6308281296
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Oak Brook Center - Part Time in Oak Brook. Apply here.
- Acosta posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager, Service & Experience - Google Store Retail in Oak Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hinsdale
- Hinsdale's Assistance League of Chicagoland West marks 30 years of helping (chicagotribune.com)
- Notre Dame women's basketball adds 3 underclassmen to 2026-27 roster (southbendtribune.com)
- Are You Listening? (vocal.media)
Westmont
- College Swimming League Awarding $25,000 To All 4 Faculties That Make The Championship Match (fooshya.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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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