🌱 Why Elmhurst police arrested two Villa Park men this weekend
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Elmhurst police arrested two Villa Park men this weekend
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Elmhurst Woman Accused Of Aggravated Battery Of Officer: Cops (patch.com) — Elmhurst police recently arrested two Villa Park men in separate incidents, one on a trespassing charge and another on DUI and traffic-related offenses. The broader report also details several Elmhurst-area arrests for aggravated battery to an officer, drug possession, property damage, and other DUI cases from the last few days. 
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2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago →
Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
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Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Oakbrook Terrace →
17W725 Roosevelt Rd, Oakbrook Terrace
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Prism Market: Summer Edition & Celebrating Cat Day →
Maplewood Public House, 486 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn
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League of Women Voters "Unite & Rise" for Voting Rights! →
College of DuPage, Health and Science Center, Room #1234, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137,
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Low Cost Spay/Neuter Event →
1620 Bond St, Naperville
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Other local events
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Canceled - Local Liquor Control Commission Special Meeting →
Villa Park, IL Calendar
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Free Summer Concerts →
Ruggard Gazebo on the Prairie Path, 10 W Park Blvd, Villa Park
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Movies in the Park →
Villa Park, IL Calendar, 10 W Park Blvd, Villa Park -
LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play →
Villa Park Public Library, 305 Ardmore Ave, Villa Park
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POPPIN' YOUR BRAIN TRIVIA - FREE All-Ages Event W/ Lots Of PRIZES Such As GIFT CARDS! →
Villa Park Public Library, 305 Ardmore Ave, Villa Park
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How Do I Pay For Care? →
Arden Courts of Glen Ellyn, 706 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn
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After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Eric W. Stiles Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- US Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Production Associate - Stock Yards in Villa Park. Apply here.
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Villa Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Villa Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Wheaton Police report arrests and incidents for July 13-19, 2026 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
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Glen Ellyn
- Danby's Station Cafe Closes After More Than 2 Decades In Glen Ellyn (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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