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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators are still piecing together after the Oakbrook Center shooting
And on the Oak Brook Patch calendar - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)
Hi Oak Brook! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators are still piecing together after the Oakbrook Center shooting
Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dolton man identified as victim killed in shooting outside Oak Brook mall (chicagotribune.com) — A man from Dolton was fatally shot Wednesday in the parking lot near the L.L. Bean store at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, and police are still holding three people as they review evidence. One woman was injured and remains hospitalized, while authorities work with DuPage County prosecutors and promise another update on the investigation by Friday afternoon. 
📸 Around Oak Brook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Brook
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Gothic Ghost Stories
Mayslake Peabody Estate
7:00 pm - Homecoming Concert: Sounds of Wheaton
Edman Chapel Auditorium
7:30 pm - Parents-To-Be Party in Oak Brook →
Crate & Barrel, 35 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook - Volunteer Restoration Workday
Churchill Woods
8:30 am - Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn!
Kline Creek Farm
10:30 am - Stars and Stripes: Our American Flag
St. James Farm
11:00 am - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Women in the Bible: Women Theologians and Women of the Bible →
Hope Presbyterian Church, 1771 Wiesbrook Rd S, Wheaton
10:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
📣 Oak Brook Shout Outs!
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- Rainier and Hawthorne, LLC — 6308281296
- Uncharted — (630) 568-6640
- Al Basha Sweets Co — (708) 233-0826
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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
- Chicago-Area Perry's Goes Retro with the Return of FlashBack Friday, Featuring 79-Cent Offerings October 2 —Cindy Kurman Read on Patch
- New Day Executive Search posted a job opening for Commercial Landscape Account Manager in Oak Brook. Apply here.
- Brinker International posted a job opening for Busser - Oak Brook Maggiano's in Oak Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hinsdale
- Tax Hike Likely In Hinsdale District 86, Athletic Upgrades Eyed (patch.com)
- Once upon a cookbook: a fall apple, cookie crumble (thehinsdalean.com)
Westmont
- Library Receives Master Gardener Teamwork Award (illinois.gov)
Western Springs
- Use Of Western Springs Cop Uniform Draws Complaint (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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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