🌱 Patch AM: How $20,000 in new grants will shape Glen Ellyn in 2026

Coffee in hand, Glen Ellyn? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How $20,000 in new grants will shape Glen Ellyn in 2026

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Services and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Brisk and much colder, with a high of 25 and low of 24 degrees.
• Saturday: Clearing and breezy, temps: high: 41, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 31 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Over $20K Donated To 3 Local Organizations Via Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative (patch.com) — More than $20,000 in grants is going to three Glen Ellyn organizations, supporting projects residents will see and use. B.R. Ryall YMCA, Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, and Go Green Glen Ellyn all received funding through the Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative to improve facilities, expand rehearsals, and boost sustainability at upcoming community events.
   

📸 Around Glen Ellyn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Ellyn

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Services
  St. Barnabas Episcopal Church,
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• This week, holiday food events delivered to you from Bittersweet, Manny's Deli, Urbanbelly, & more!
  3:00 pm
• Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
  Playhouse Theatre McAninch Arts Center , 425 Fawell Boulevard , Glen Ellyn
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• The Art Room - Glen Ellyn, IL 2025
  Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center , 800 St Charles Rd , Glen Ellyn
  10:00 am
• Dr. Seuss The Grinch - FREE Holiday Movie
  The Glen Art Theatre , 540 Crescent Boulevard , Glen Ellyn
  10:30 am
• 12/20: Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club
  DuPage County Historical Museum , 102 E. Wesley St. , Wheaton
  1:30 pm
• CNO Holiday Cheers at The Parlour
  The Parlour at Park & Oak , 499 Pennsylvania Ave D , Glen Ellyn
  7:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Winter Break UNLIMITED Attractions Wristband at Enchanted Castle
  Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center, 1103 S Main St, Lombard, IL, 60148
  12:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
  Southminster Presbyterian Church , 680 S Park Blvd , Glen Ellyn
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Years Eve at the Abbington
  Abbington Distinctive Banquets , Butterfield Rd , Glen Ellyn
  6:30 pm
• New Year's Eve Family Party at Enchanted Castle
  Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center, 1103 S. Main St., Lombard, IL. 60148
  8:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• New Exhibit Grand Opening - Glen Ellyn On Ice
  Glen Ellyn Historical Society , 800 N Main St , Glen Ellyn
  10:00 am

📣 Glen Ellyn Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Glen Ellyn PatchAM possible:

• Jubilee Resale — (630) 613-8795
  Quality used Furniture & Clothing
• Dupage County Church of Christ
  We invite you to worship with us Sundays at 10 AM
• Immediate Response Training, LLC — (630) 908-0977
  Your local choice for health and safety training!
• Crazy Bins
  New Bin Outlet Store in Downers Grove!

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Drainage solutions and grading
  All about yard work/drainage and hardscape installation.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Oberweis Dairy, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Glen Ellyn. Apply here.
• Walgreens posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Wheaton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lombard

• Colbert: Sports on Sundays? (shawlocal.com)
• How Amazon's CSO defends against efforts by North Korean IT workers to infiltrate his company (fortune.com)

Villa Park

• USA TODAY Sports girls flag football Super 25 national champ crowned (usatodayhss.com)

Lisle

Ok Glen Ellyn! 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: I don’t think you know the gravity of this situation.
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