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🌱 See how Villa Park gas prices stack up across DuPage County
Make time for Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) on the Villa Park Patch calendar
Morning Villa Park! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- See how Villa Park gas prices stack up across DuPage County
- How a Willowbrook star just put Villa Park on the map
Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Occasional afternoon rain, temps: high: 71, low: 66.
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cheapest midgrade gas in DuPage County at $4.64 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Midgrade gas in Villa Park was reported at $5.16 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19, putting local drivers slightly above DuPage County's cheapest price of $4.64. The article compares Villa Park's price with other nearby communities and explains how broader oil market forces are keeping fuel costs elevated across Illinois and the nation. 
• Record-Tying Night in Arizona Leads USA TODAY's Week 5 Top IX (nfl.com) — A standout performance by Willowbrook High's Janell Adams put Villa Park on a national stage, earning her a spot in USA TODAY's Week 5 Top IX for girls flag football. She piled up rushing yards, multiple touchdowns, and key defensive plays, showcasing the strength of Villa Park's program among top-ranked teams nationwide.
📸 Around Villa Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Villa Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Easterseals Superhero Hustle →
Villa Park, IL Calendar, 830 S. Addison Ave., Villa Park
7:30 am - Coffee with the Village Board →
Village Hall, Second Floor -
9:00 am - Easter Seals Run For The Kids Superhero Hustle 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk →
Easter Seals Of Dupage and the Fox Valley Region, 830 S. Addison Ave., Villa Park
9:00 am - Breakfast Club for October →
Omelette House, Villa Park
8:00 am - *Breakfast Club for October →
Omelette House, Villa Park
8:00 am - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am - Senior Concerns Commission →
Villa Park, IL Calendar
6:00 pm - Local Liquor Control Commission Special Meeting →
Villa Park, IL Calendar
7:00 pm - Coffee with a Cop →
Villa Park, IL Calendar, 350 E. St. Charles Rd., Villa Park
8:00 am - Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
5:30 pm - Autumn Jubilee: Villa Park F.U.N. Commission →
220 S. Villa Ave, Villa Park
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
📣 Villa Park Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Office Depot posted a job opening for Retail Part Time Sr. Store Associate in Villa Park. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Lombard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Villa Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elmhurst
- Ohio Football's Rushing Attack Paves the Way for a Win Over Stonehill (wvnews.com)
- Wright State University Foundation welcomes four new trustees (wright.edu)
Lombard
- North American Decoy Collectors Association Sets 61st Annual Show for 2027 (commercialappeal.com)
- CCL football roundup: Here are results, stats and scoring plays from Week 6 of the 2026 IHSA season (shawlocal.com)
Oak Brook
- Local Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) (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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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