🌱 Patch AM: How a last-second layup stunned Schaumburg in Glen Ellyn

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In today's newsletter:

• How a last-second layup stunned Schaumburg in Glen Ellyn
• Glen Ellyn resident among couples receiving December Ogle County licenses

Also on today's calendar: AAUW Presents: 2026 Public Policy Update and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 29 and low of 28 degrees.
• Monday: A blend of sun and clouds, temps: high: 40, low: 34.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon mist, with a high of 43 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Josh Abushanab layup at buzzer gives Glenbard West win over Schaumburg (shawlocal.com) — A Glenbard West boys basketball thriller in Glen Ellyn ended with senior Josh Abushanab driving the length of the court for a buzzer-beating layup to edge Schaumburg 43-41. The Hilltoppers’ aggressive 1-3-1 defense built a big lead before Schaumburg rallied late, setting up the dramatic finish that sends Glenbard West into next week’s matchup with West Aurora on a high note.
   

• Ogle County marriage licenses for December 2025 (shawlocal.com) — One of December’s newly issued Ogle County marriage licenses went to a Glen Ellyn resident, Robert Lendabarker, who is marrying Lilian Maxfield of Morrison. The full list highlights couples from around northern Illinois, offering a snapshot of recent local unions recorded by the county.
   

📸 Around Glen Ellyn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Ellyn

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 7

• AAUW Presents: 2026 Public Policy Update
  Zoom Only Event,
  6:45 pm

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Other local events

Monday January 5

• Book Babies
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  9:30 am
• Messy Fingers
  Main Street Recreation Center , 501 Hill Ave , Glen Ellyn
  11:15 am
• Family Craft Night
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Together Time
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  9:30 am
• Dementia Support Group
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  3:30 pm
• Curious Kids
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  4:00 pm
• BTL Benefit Performance
  Glenbard West Theatre Auditorium , 670 Crescent Blvd , Glen Ellyn
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Together Time
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  9:30 am

Saturday January 10

• Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at E.W.S. Fashion Academy, est. 1995
  137 N Oak Park Ave , Oak Park
  9:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Paws for Insight: Spiritual Benefit Faire
  American Legion Post 76 , 570 S Gary Ave , Carol Stream
  1:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV
  500 W Irving Park Rd , Itasca
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• DuPage County ROE posted a job opening for 1.0 FTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT / LIBRARY ASSISTANT $18.06/HOUR. (Monday 8:00am-2:30pm; Tues-Fri 7:45am or 8:00am - 3:45pm) in Wheaton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lombard

• Cooperative Association for Special Education names new executive director (shawlocal.com)

Lisle

• Savannah Lynch levels up as St. Edward's leader. ‘Grown her game.' Plus, Aurora-Elgin girls basketball notes. (chicagotribune.com)
• Rebuilt 440: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T (barnfinds.com)

Downers Grove

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-- The Patch AM Team

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