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🌱 Patch AM: Hotel Chocolat Ribbon Cutting and 11 more events

Also, don't miss Brain Fair on the Oak Brook Patch calendar

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Cheers Oak Brook! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Brain Fair at Oak Brook Public Library
  • Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
  • The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

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

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    Looking to replace an interior door. From garage into the house so it will need to be secure and a deadbolt or key pad lock preferably. Any help… (Nextdoor Saddle Brook)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oak Brook. Apply here.
  • The North Face posted a job opening for The North Face: Assistant Manager - Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

  • 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 31.3% higher than teacher salary in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
  • Hinsdale DUI Suspect Asleep Behind Wheel: Cops (patch.com)
  • Hinsdale Conservative Claims Role In Bailey Campaign; Campaign Won't Say (patch.com)

Westmont

  • Village of Westmont Brush Pickup Guidelines (illinois.gov)

Elmhurst

  • iPads For Kindergartners? Elmhurst Parents Say No (patch.com)
  • Elmhurst School Official Declines To Back Principal Recruiter (patch.com)
  • Elmhurst Theft Suspect Had Stolen Machine Gun: Police (patch.com)

Ok Oak Brook! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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