🌱 What bold tech idea did a Berwyn fan pitch to IndyCar?

Good morning to you Berwyn! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What bold tech idea did a Berwyn fan pitch to IndyCar?

Also on today's calendar: CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 27 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 30, low: 3. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 9 and low of -3 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The RACER Mailbag, December 10 (racer.com) — A Berwyn-based reader named Shaun weighs in on how IndyCar could use everyday tech like iPhones to create more exciting in-car camera angles and new viewing experiences. The columnist agrees, arguing that opening rules to companies like Apple and Google could bring money and innovation into the series. While the discussion centers on national racing, it highlights how local fans are thinking creatively about the sport’s future.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berwyn

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family!
  St Alphonsus Church, 1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Dec 14 (Holiday Market)
  Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
  Township Hall , 27 Riverside Rd. , Riverside
  6:30 pm
• Thursday Night in the SIDEBAR w/ DC AND THE LOVE!
  Fitzgerald's Sidebar , 1207 Clarence Ave , Berwyn
  7:00 pm
• Winter Choir Concert
  Komarek School District , 8940 W 24th Street , North Riverside
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Blood Drive In-Person
  Library Grounds
  9:00 am
• Day 1- Performance Weekend 2
  Fitzgerald's Sidebar , 1207 Clarence Ave , Berwyn
  4:15 pm
• Motown Holiday Dance Party w/ GERALD McCLENDON!
  FitzGerald's , 6615 Roosevelt Rd , Berwyn
  8:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Beyond Borders
  Friendly Coffee Lounge , 6731 W Roosevelt Rd , Berwyn
  1:00 pm
• Saturday Night In The Sidebar w/ Groove Witness!
  FitzGerald's , 6615 Roosevelt Rd , Berwyn
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Ethics Class
  Oak Park Public Library , 834 Lake St. , Oak Park
  9:30 am
• Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room
  Oak Park Public Library , 834 Lake St. , Oak Park
  10:00 am
• Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)
  River Forest Public Library , 735 Lathrop Avenue , River Forest
  10:00 am
• Afternoon Games
  North Riverside, IL Calendar , 2401 S DesPlaines Ave , North Riverside
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• #REPOST!
  Please WHOEVER HAS BUDDY, HE NEEDS TO BE RETURNED TO HIS FAMILY! WHO MISSES HIM SO MUCH!! Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!… (Nextdoor 38th St/Pershing Rd)

• Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Instructional Coach - Technology in Berwyn. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Berwyn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berwyn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Riverside

• Riverside Girl Scouts host period product drive (rblandmark.com)
• Photos: Komarek School Wildcats and SE Gross School Warriors cheerleading (rblandmark.com)
• Riverside nixes residential short-term rentals (rblandmark.com)

Forest Park

• D91 hosts Special Olympics recognition (forestparkreview.com)
• Walkin' in a winter wonderland (forestparkreview.com)
• Help us keep community journalism alive (oakpark.com)

Hinsdale

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-- The Patch AM Team

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