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🌱 How a 107 mph Villa Park chase ended on I-290
Happening soon: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. on the Villa Park Patch calendar

Hey there, Villa Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 107 mph Villa Park chase ended on I-290
Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 63.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man detained on gun charges after Villa Park car chase (dailyherald.com) — Police say a Chicago man is being held after allegedly fleeing Villa Park officers at over 100 mph and crashing following a tire deflation on I-290, where a loaded handgun was reportedly recovered from the driver's seat. The case is being handled by DuPage County prosecutors, and the defendant is scheduled for a September 14 court date.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Villa Park
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★ Featured events ★
- The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing →
4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Garden Village Commission Meeting →
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7:00 pm - Big Rigs and Kids →
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10:00 am - Villa Fest →
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11:00 am - 6th Grade Supply Drop off
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1:00 pm - Salt Creek Primary- Meet the Teacher
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1:30 pm - Swartz Meet the Teacher
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2:00 pm - Village Board of Trustees Meeting →
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7:00 pm - First Day of School for Students (K-8)
Salt Creek SD 48 Villa Park, IL 60181 - Garden Club to feature Forest Preserve District President →
Lombard Community Building, 433 E St Charles Rd, Lombard
12:30 pm - Great American Dog Show →
Cantigny Park, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
8:00 am
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Saturday September 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I work at the 7-11 on Westmore Meyers rd.
I just saw a white cat going in between the 7-11 and the cleaners heading west. Maybe it's lost! (Nextdoor Ardmore)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Villa Park. Apply here.
- ARCH posted a job opening for CNC Swiss Machinist (3rd Shift) in Elmhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Villa Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Cushman & Wakefield : Multifamily Advisory Group Brokers Sale of 280-Unit Apartment Community in Oswego, Illinois (marketscreener.com)
Wheaton
- See Exotic Cars, Classic Coupes, More At Wheaton Concours Car Show (patch.com)
- Road Closures To Take Effect For Wheaton Concours Car Show (patch.com)
Ok Villa Park! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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