🌱 Cars & Coffee and 8 more events

Good morning Willowbrook! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
• First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale
• Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage at Carmelite Spiritual Center

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

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
• Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Willowbrook

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27

• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am
• First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
  1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
  11:00 am

Wednesday October 21

• Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage →
  Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Rd, Darien
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 27

• Cars & Coffee →
  Borse Memorial Community Park, 208 Midway Dr, Willowbrook
  9:00 am

Monday September 28

• House Tour: Back to School in the 1890s
  Kline Creek Farm
  10:00 am
• Village Board Meetings →
  The Village of Willowbrook Calendar, 835 Midway Drive, Willowbrook
  6:30 pm

Tuesday September 29

• Kayaking: Paddle With a Ranger
  Herrick Lake
  4:00 pm

Wednesday September 30

• Wednesday Wilderness Walk
  Lincoln Marsh
  8:00 am
• Volunteer Workday at the Nursery
  Blackwell
  9:00 am
• Evening Hike Club
  Herrick Lake
  6:00 pm

Sunday October 4

• Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) →
  317 Front St, Lemont
  9:00 am

Saturday October 17

• Fall Fashion Jewlery Sale →
  15W100 Plainfield Rd, Burr Ridge
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Darien, Illinois in Darien. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in La Grange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Willowbrook here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Burr Ridge

• Once Again Home Co. Launches New Dog Towel Collection, Including Paw Pocket Towel (petage.com)
• Cheapest diesel gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Sept. 19 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)

Darien

• Runners Choose This Illinois Trail For The Fall Scenery And Extra Miles (takingthekids.com)

Hinsdale

• Hinsdale D86 Admin Cost Hike Exceeds State Limit (patch.com)
• Naperville Central's Jacob Adams, whose father also played ‘in the red and white,' carries on legacy (chicagotribune.com)
• Why a Home Addition Beats Moving When Inventory Is Tight (sciotocountydailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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