🌱 When and where Elk Grove’s varsity football team plays this fall

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In today's newsletter:

• When and where Elk Grove’s varsity football team plays this fall

Also on today's calendar: Rank Your Beer 🍺 Ranked Choice Voting LIVE! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why were the soldiers tired on April 1st? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Football 2026 Schedules (journal-topics.com) — Elk Grove High School football fans can now circle key 2026 dates, including a home opener against Leyden on August 28 and conference matchups with Prospect, Hersey, and Rolling Meadows. The IHSA has released full varsity schedules for Elk Grove and neighboring schools, giving local families plenty of Friday night plans.
   

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📸 Around Elk Grove Village

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove Village

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Thursday July 23

• Board of Education Meeting
  Elk Grove High School Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
  6:30 pm
• Mindfulness for Turbulent Times
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Friendly Coffee Lounge 6731 West Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402
  6:30 pm

Friday July 24

• Learn Computer Basics
  Sherman Park Branch Library 5440 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
  12:00 pm
• Stars on Strings with Dave Herzog's Marionettes
  Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
  2:30 pm

Saturday July 25

• Practical Family Skills: Helping Your Loved One
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce NAMI Metro Suburban Drop-In Center 814 Harrison St. Oak Park IL
  9:00 am
• Trivia Night at SomosMonos Cerveceria
  Sherman Park Branch Library 5440 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
  7:00 pm
• Movies in the Park: Christmas in July Community Choice: Elf or the Santa Clause →
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Scoville Park 800 Lake Street Oak Park, IL
  8:30 pm

Sunday July 26

• Story Time at Bubbleland on Western
  Sherman Park Branch Library 5440 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
  12:00 pm

Thursday July 30

• Rank Your Beer 🍺 Ranked Choice Voting LIVE! →
  Real Time Sports, 1120 W Devon Ave, Elk Grove Village
  6:30 pm

Friday July 31

• Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Itasca →
  1133 N Prospect Ave, Itasca
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 23

• Multi- Chamber Legislative Update
  Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St. Wheaton, IL 60187
  8:00 am
• Drop-In Baby Time (geared to ages 0-18 months) →
  Itasca Community Library, 500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca
  9:30 am
• House Tour: Farm Power
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
  10:00 am
• Roar and Explore
  Wood Dale Public Library District Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• R.R. Donnelley posted a job opening for Material Handler 2 - in Elk Grove Village. Apply here.
• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Associate - J3M2NR6VBHTNGZ23DLN-3669 in Elk Grove Village. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove Village here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Schaumburg

• Excel Beyond 211 celebrates 27 new college graduates (dailyherald.com)
• Law would protect immigrant children (dailyherald.com)
• Boomers Hold off Windy City for Fourth Straight Win (oursportscentral.com)

Des Plaines

• Youth Leaders, Composting Wins, And Upcoming Garden Walks Free Access (journal-topics.com)

Arlington Heights

• 2026 High School Football Schedules Released For Arlington Heights Teams (patch.com)
• Aggravated DUI, Order-Of-Protection Violations: Arlington Heights Blotter (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They just finished a March of 31 days (Thank you Pete P. for sending it in!)
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