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🌱 Patch AM: Homeschool Historians: Pasture to Petticoats - Oak Brook, IL 2026 and 9 more events
You won't want to miss Fall Family Day - Harmony in the Park on the Oak Brook Patch calendar

What's up Oak Brook! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Fall Family Day - Harmony in the Park
- B.J. Boyd Benefit for women entrepreneurs in El Salvador at Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant
- Homeschool Historians: Pasture to Petticoats - Oak Brook, IL 2026 at Graue Mill & Museum
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 68 degrees.
📸 Around Oak Brook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Brook
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Family Day - Harmony in the Park →
1315 Kensington Rd, Oak Brook
2:00 pm - B.J. Boyd Benefit for women entrepreneurs in El Salvador →
Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main St, Downers Grove
6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- Homeschool Historians: Pasture to Petticoats - Oak Brook, IL 2026 →
Graue Mill & Museum, 3800 York Rd, Oak Brook
1:00 pm - Mapping the Future: Reimagining Health Careers for a Healthier Illinois →
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago, 2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook - 2026 AESP Great Lakes Chapter Multi City Panels (Chicago) →
ComEd, 2011 Swift Drive, Oak Brook
3:30 pm - September 2026 Heartland iaedp Chapter Event →
Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse, 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook - Ginger Creek Pavilion Rental - Oak Brook, IL 2026 →
Ginger Creek Pavilion, Park District, Central Park North Fields, Oak Brook
12:00 pm - Butterfield Country Club Golf Tournament →
Butterfield Country Club, 2800 Midwest Road, Oak Brook - 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 - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 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
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
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💬 Chatter
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- H&R Block posted a job opening for Tax Associate in Elmhurst. Apply here.
- Fifth Third Bancorp posted a job opening for Lead CSR/Teller - Lombard Downtown - Full Time in Lombard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.
🗞 Nearby News
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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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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