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🌱 Patch AM: New Safety Measures Planned After Man Photographed Preschool At Main Street Rec Center
Coming up on the Glen Ellyn Patch calendar: AAUW Presents: 2026 Public Policy Update
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In today's newsletter:
- Parents demand stronger security at Main Street Rec Center preschool
Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve at the Abbington and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.
- Wednesday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 28, low: 6. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and frigid, with a high of 18 and low of 14 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Safety Measures Planned After Man Photographed Preschool At Main Street Rec Center (patch.com) — Parents in Glen Ellyn are pressing the Park District for stronger security at the Main Street Recreation Center preschool after a man, believed to be a First Amendment auditor, tried to enter a classroom and then filmed children through a window. District officials outlined plans for reflective and shatter-resistant window coverings, door reinforcements, ALICE training, and possible secured entries and cameras, while police say no crime occurred and the case is closed. 
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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 - New Phil New Year's Eve
McAninch Arts Center, McAninch Arts Ctr, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn
8:30 pm
Wednesday January 7
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Noon Year's Eve Concert
Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
11:15 am - Library Closed for New Year's Eve
Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
1:00 pm - New Years Eve at the Abbington
Abbington Distinctive Banquets , Butterfield Rd , Glen Ellyn
6:30 pm - New Years Eve at the Abbington
Abbington Distinctive Banquets , 3s002 IL Route 53 , 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 - New Year's Day Hike at Churchill Woods
Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce , 810 N Main St , Glen Ellyn - New Year's Day
Glen Ellyn, IL Calendar Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 - New Exhibit Grand Opening - Glen Ellyn On Ice
Glen Ellyn Historical Society , 800 N Main St , Glen Ellyn
10:00 am - 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 - Paws for Insight: Spiritual Benefit Faire
American Legion Post 76 , 570 S Gary Ave , Carol Stream
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone to lay 400 Square feet of carpet- floors are ready- I have all materials - pad, carpet, tac, transitions and tape - just not equipment to install.
It will go over concrete. Looking to install in next few weeks. (Nextdoor Park View)
- Journeys Shoes posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Lombard. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02740) - 403 E North Ave in Lombard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lombard
- Chicago woman charged with DUI in crash that injured family (chronicleillinois.com)
- These IL Retail Stores Could Shutter In 2026 As Business Closures Continue (patch.com)
Villa Park
- S2 Capital acquires 344-unit multifamily community in Villa Park (rejournals.com)
Lisle
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