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🌱 Patch AM: Illuminated Concert Series Brings Music Of Beatles, Bridgerton By Candlelight
And on the Glen Ellyn Patch calendar - AAUW Presents: 2026 Public Policy Update
What's up Glen Ellyn! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Candlelit Beatles and Bridgerton concert pairs with Glen Ellyn dining perks
- How will CASE’s new leader impact Glen Ellyn students with special needs?
- How did Glen Ellyn’s Braden Huff carry Gonzaga past Seattle U?
Also on today's calendar: AAUW Presents: 2026 Public Policy Update and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 27 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 30, low: 27.
- Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Illuminated Concert Series Brings Music Of Beatles, Bridgerton By Candlelight (patch.com) — Glen Ellyn residents can enjoy a candlelit evening of Beatles and Bridgerton music when Midtown Strings performs at First Congregational Church on Jan. 17. Guests receive a complimentary Marché beverage at a pre-show reception plus a $20 dining voucher valid at more than a dozen Glen Ellyn restaurants, making the $55 ticket a full night-out package. 
• Cooperative Association for Special Education names new executive director (shawlocal.com) — Families in Glen Ellyn School District 41 should know that the regional special-education cooperative CASE, which serves local students, has appointed Kristen Ninni as its new executive director. She brings deep experience in inclusive practices, social-emotional learning, and coordinating services across districts, and will now help guide support for thousands of students, including those in Glen Ellyn, from ages 3 through 22.
• No. 7 Gonzaga vs Seattle U Full Highlights: Zags battle back to beat Redhawks in overtime (swxlocalsports.com) — Glen Ellyn hoops fans have reason to cheer as hometown forward Braden Huff powered No. 7 Gonzaga with 28 points and passed 1,000 career points in an overtime win against Seattle U. The Zags rallied from 13 down, leaned on big performances from Huff and Graham Ike, and stayed unbeaten in conference play heading into their next matchup Sunday.
📸 Around Glen Ellyn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Ellyn
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★ Featured events ★
- AAUW Presents: 2026 Public Policy Update
Zoom Only Event,
6:45 pm - 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
Wednesday January 7
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Full Moon Hike
Churchill Park , Churchill Pk , 271 St Charles Rd , Glen Ellyn
7:00 pm - 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 - 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 - Paws for Insight: Spiritual Benefit Faire
American Legion Post 76 , 570 S Gary Ave , Carol Stream
1:00 pm - Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV
500 W Irving Park Rd , Itasca
10:00 am
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
📣 Glen Ellyn Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a kitten?
We have rescued this kitten that we have seen around the neighborhood for the last 4 days. Found in Glen Ellyn near Spring and 53. (Nextdoor Spring Avenue East)
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Glen Ellyn. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Wheaton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lisle
- Key international tax issues for individuals and businesses (thetaxadviser.com)
- Revisiting Sec. 1202: Strategic planning after the 2025 OBBBA expansion (thetaxadviser.com)
Downers Grove
- Downers Grove Township group working to put 708 Mental Health Board referendum on November ballot (shawlocal.com)
Hinsdale
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-- The Patch AM Team
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