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Good morning Elmhurst! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a quick-thinking restaurant helped stop a downtown Elmhurst card scam
  • Will Elmhurst's bandshell fight end up in court?
  • What's behind this week's string of Elmhurst police calls?

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

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Scammed Elmhurst Restaurants Out Of Customers' Credit Cards: Police (patch.com) — Elmhurst police say a man ran a lunchtime credit card scam at several downtown restaurants before being arrested after a brief chase. The suspect faces burglary and theft-related charges, and officers are urging local businesses to stay alert for credit card and quick-change currency schemes targeting customers' payments.
   

2. Elmhurst Park District May Be Taken To Court For Blocking Bandshell Petition (patch.com) — Elmhurst residents may see the long-debated bandshell issue head to court after the Park District rejected a citizen petition for an advisory referendum on its location. Petition organizers argue state law allows such questions and hope the Park Board reverses course at Monday's meeting, while the city's Plan Commission is also set to review the proposal at City Hall.
   

3. 81-Year-Old Elmhurst Man Trespasses At Local School: Cops (patch.com) — Elmhurst police recently handled a trespassing case involving an 81-year-old resident at Emerson Elementary School, along with separate incidents of battery, domestic trespass, unlicensed soliciting, theft and car damage around town. The report highlights specific neighborhood blocks and businesses, giving residents a clear picture of recent safety concerns across the community.
   

4. Sexual battery reported on Illinois Prairie Path in Elmhurst (dailyherald.com) — Elmhurst police are investigating a reported sexual battery on the Illinois Prairie Path between York Street and the Pioneer Park area, involving a man on an electric scooter. Officers captured the suspect on nearby public safety video and are asking anyone with information or home security footage from Thursday night to contact 911 immediately.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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