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🌱 Patch AM: Woman Kicks 2 Elmhurst Cops In Local Neighborhood: Police
Make time for Elmhurst's first Citywide Garage Sale is this weekend: all 405 homes on one map on the Elmhurst Patch calendar

Hello again Elmhurst! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Overnight Fairview Avenue stop ends with two Elmhurst officers kicked
- Plan your perfect Elmhurst-area pumpkin outing and carve like a pro
Also on today's calendar: Elmhurst's first Citywide Garage Sale is this weekend: all 405 homes on one map and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman Kicks 2 Elmhurst Cops In Local Neighborhood: Police (patch.com) — Elmhurst police say a late-night traffic stop on Fairview Avenue ended with a 23-year-old Berwyn woman allegedly kicking two officers and facing aggravated battery and related charges. The 34-year-old Brookfield driver was also arrested on suspicion of DUI, and both were later released, according to Elmhurst authorities.
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• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Elmhurst This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Elmhurst-area families looking for fall fun can head to nearby pumpkin farms in West Chicago, Lemont, Bolingbrook and Homer Glen to pick out their perfect jack-o'-lantern. The guide also walks Elmhurst readers through practical carving tips, tools and lighting ideas so their porch pumpkins look great all Halloween season.
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📸 Around Elmhurst
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmhurst
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★ Featured events ★
- Elmhurst's first Citywide Garage Sale is this weekend: all 405 homes on one map →
Elmhurst, IL,
8:00 am - The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House. →
22601 South Remington Drive, Channahon
9:00 am - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
10:00 am - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am - Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser →
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove
5:30 pm - JAYNE Elmhurst Grand Opening →
JAYNE Elmhurst, 124 N York St, Elmhurst
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
- Family Fall Fest →
Wild Meadows Trace, 511 S York St, Elmhurst
9:00 am - Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am. →
2:30 pm - Elmhurst Farmers Market →
149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
7:00 am - Coffee Break Bible Study →
149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
9:15 am - The Women Who Built Hollywood →
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
7:00 pm - James Beard Nominated Brown Sugar Bakery is perfect for any occasion! Order by Tuesday. →
2:30 pm - Alpha →
149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst
7:00 pm - Enjoy tapas and paella at home from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Order by 10am. →
2:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Elmhurst Shout Outs!
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- LuxeLine Remodeling — (773) 771-9245
- Mint Cannabis Villa Park — 6304780770
- Oak Park Conservatory — (708) 725-2400
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Mike Fleming for DuPage Circuit Court Judge
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ARUNDEL MACHINE posted a job opening for CNC Swiss Machinist (3rd Shift) in Elmhurst. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Elmhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elmhurst here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lombard
- Mid-America Arranges Sale of High Point Centre Retail Center in Lombard, Illinois (cremarketbeat.com)
- Huskies Find Success at Joe Piane Invitational (niuhuskies.com)
Addison
- Lead-Free Solder Alloys Market to Accelerate on Electronics Boom, Driving Growth Through 2035 (indexbox.io)
Oak Brook
- Henricksen Opens Headquarters in Illinois (retrofitmagazine.com)
- Dolton man identified as victim killed in shooting outside Oak Brook mall (chicagotribune.com)
- Why Western Suburban Shoppers Are Making Uncharted Their New Favorite Store (shawlocal.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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