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🌱 Patch AM: Hotel Chocolat Ribbon Cutting and 14 more events
You won't want to miss 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor on the Oak Brook Patch calendar
Good morning Oak Brook! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
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Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor at The Morton Arboretum
- Wheaton North Fall Curriculum Night at Cusd 200
- Nature Photography and Journaling Hike at Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📸 Around Oak Brook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Brook
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Wheaton North Fall Curriculum Night
Cusd 200 701 W Thomas Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA
7:00 pm - Nature Photography and Journaling Hike
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Fullersburg Woods
10:00 am - House Tour: Back to School in the 1890s
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
10:00 am - Monthly Luncheon- Progressive Networking
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Abbington Banquets 3S002 IL Route 53 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
11:30 am - Caregiver Support Group at The Wheaton Library
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce This monthly meeting will take place at the: WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 N. Cross Street Wheaton, IL 60187
12:00 pm - Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Graue Mill and Museum
12:00 pm - Time To Go Chorin'
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
1:30 pm - Hotel Chocolat Ribbon Cutting →
Hotel Chocolat, 96 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am - Celebrate National Pork Chop Day Thursday, August 27 at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille →
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, 5 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
4:00 pm - Rivian Community: Back To School Celebration →
Rivian, 622 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
10:00 am - Tony Laughlin Memorial Fund 4th Annual RAD Golf Fest →
3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
📣 Oak Brook Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rivian Community: Back to School Celebration —David Carlin Read on Patch
- Nordstrom posted a job opening for Retail Sales - Women's Apparel - Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook. Apply here.
- Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Villa Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hinsdale
- 68 Godair Dr, Hinsdale, IL 60521 (redfin.com)
- How much higher was average administrator pay than teacher pay in Hinsdale Township High School District 86 in 2024-25? (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
- Competing to play left tackle for Chicago Bears, Hinsdale's Kiran Amegadjie is healthy again, 'a big thing' (chicagotribune.com)
Westmont
- College Swimming League Announces Sites for Inaugural Season (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
Western Springs
- Mystery Surrounds Western Springs Shopping Center's Address (patch.com)
- Lyons Township High Fixing Failure To Get Project Permit (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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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