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What's up Elmhurst! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $3 billion water overhaul starting in Elmhurst could affect you
  • Why this prolific scorer chose nearby Elmhurst University over Division I dreams
  • What Elmhurst pantry leaders told Rep. Casten about growing local hunger

Also on today's calendar: Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Krishnamoorthi Delivers $1 Million for Major Lake Michigan Water Infrastructure Project to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Combat Microplastics (house.gov) — Elmhurst just hosted Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and the DuPage Water Commission as they announced $1 million in federal funding to advance a massive Lake Michigan Regional Water Supply Initiative. The 15‑year, $3 billion project aims to modernize water infrastructure, treat microplastics and PFAS, and deliver safer drinking water to up to 2 million residents across DuPage and Cook counties.
   

• Edwards stars for McAuley with 114 goals (beverlyreview.net) — A standout Chicago prep soccer scorer, Calli Edwards, has chosen Elmhurst University in Elmhurst to continue her playing and academic career after de‑committing from Carthage College. The Mt. Greenwood resident piled up 114 goals at Mother McAuley, worked intensely to improve her speed, and says Elmhurst's program and academics ultimately felt like the right fit despite being just 30 minutes from home.
   

• Casten, officials talk about food insecurity (beverlyreview.net) — Elmhurst's Walk-In Assistance Network and Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry joined Rep. Sean Casten and other groups to discuss rising food insecurity and SNAP changes affecting local families. Leaders described more first‑time pantry visitors, newly unhoused residents, and undocumented neighbors seeking help, while Casten floated ideas to ease SNAP benefit cliffs and backed allowing hot foods like rotisserie chickens for recipients.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Smarter Way to Outsource Print, Chicago Business Executive Wants to Re-Invent Print Procurement —Bill Read on Patch
  • Bethel UCC opens season with "Elmhurst's Own" —Roberta Fox Read on Patch
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Elmhurst. Apply here.
  • Jaybird Senior Living posted a job opening for Cook in Elmhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elmhurst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Villa Park

  • Mint Cannabis Cannabis Advisor - Villa Park in Villa Park, IL (mlive.com)
  • Average administrator salary was 66.4% higher than teacher salary in Villa Park School District 45 in 2024-25 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)

Lombard

  • Commercial Operations (jnj.com)
  • Beacon Hill Celebrates Two Milestones With a Week of Music, Memories and Fun (argentum.org)
  • Major retailer closing more stores while opening discount options. Here's what's happening (cleveland.com)

Glen Ellyn

  • More Than 2 Dozen Species Available For Native Tree And Shrub Sale In Glen Ellyn (patch.com)

Ok Elmhurst! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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