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You won't want to miss Brain Fair on the Oak Brook Patch calendar

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Good morning Oak Brook! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Brain Fair at Oak Brook Public Library
  • Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
  • 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor at The Morton Arboretum

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oak Brook. Apply here.
  • Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 posted a job opening for Assistant Girls Flag Football Coach in Elmhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

  • 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 31.3% higher than teacher salary in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)

Westmont

Elmhurst

  • Elmhurst Officials Face Reelection Threats Over Flock Cameras (patch.com)
  • Elmhurst Park Leader Fails To Quickly Fix 'Misconceptions' In Controversy, Records Indicate (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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