🌱 How an Elm Grove burglary sparked a multi-state police crackdown

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In today's newsletter:

• How an Elm Grove burglary sparked a multi-state police crackdown

Also on today's calendar: Phil Norby Performing May 1 at Old Falls Village Park 5 pm and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 41 degrees.
• Saturday: A little morning rain; cooler, temps: high: 49, low: 32.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 3 arrested, multiple search warrants executed in Gurnee as part of investigation into burglaries in Wisconsin, Illinois (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Elm Grove police say a November 2025 home burglary in the village led to a major multi-agency investigation, with three suspects now arrested in Gurnee, Illinois. Search warrants there recovered cash, jewelry, firearms and other evidence, and the suspects await extradition to Wisconsin as investigators review related burglary cases across multiple communities.
   

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📸 Around Elm Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elm Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday April 19

• 📚 Blind Date With A Book DIY Time Crunch Mini Workshop *Includes Free Bookmark Set*
  Board & Brush Creative Studio - Elm Grove, 13475 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday April 20

• Library Board
  Elm Grove, WI Calendar , Village Hall 13600 Juneau Blvd , Elm Grove
  5:00 pm
• Public Safety Committee
  Elm Grove, WI Calendar Elm Grove, WI 53122
  6:30 pm

Tuesday April 21

• Building Board
  Elm Grove, WI Calendar Elm Grove, WI 53122
  5:30 pm

Thursday April 23

• Morning Break Storytime
  Elm Grove Public Library , 13600 Juneau Blvd , Elm Grove
  10:30 am
• Springtime Fashion in the Grove
  Elm Grove Woman's Club , 13885 Watertown Plank Rd , Elm Grove
  6:00 pm
• All Shook Up
  Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
  7:30 pm
• All Shook Up at Sunset Playhouse - April 23-May 10, 2026
  Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
  7:30 pm

Friday May 1

• Phil Norby Performing May 1 at Old Falls Village Park 5 pm
  Old Falls Village Park , N96W15791 County Line Rd , Menomonee Falls
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 2

• Old Falls Revolutionary War Encampment
  Old Falls Village Park , N96W15791 County Line Rd , Menomonee Falls
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Tennis: B/V
  Brookfield Central High School Tennis Courts - (9)
  11:00 am
• Track & Field: G/V
  Oconomowoc High School Stadium ~ Football/Track
  4:30 pm
• Softball: V
  Brookfield East High School Softball Varsity Diamond
  4:30 pm
• Softball: JV
  Brookfield East High School Softball JV Diamond
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Marine Interdiction Agent in Elm Grove. Apply here.
• Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield - Housekeeper in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elm Grove here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Brookfield

• The Ponds of Brookfield announces first major expansion in 28 years (gmtoday.com)
• Brookfield theft investigation; fragrances from Ulta Beauty stolen (fox6now.com)
• Brookfield attorney's law license revoked after domestic case (gmtoday.com)

New Berlin

• Central Bark Posts Double-Digit Q1 Growth (petsplusmag.com)

Milwaukee

• Flood Threat Lingers Thursday As Severe Storms Eye Wisconsin Friday (patch.com)
• Dramatic Flooding Strands Cars, Closes Major Roads In Milwaukee (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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