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

In today's newsletter:

  • Over $20,000 in new grants boosts key Glen Ellyn programs

Also on today's calendar: Winter Break UNLIMITED Attractions Wristband at Enchanted Castle and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 27, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 44 and low of 17 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Over $20K Donated To 3 Local Organizations Via Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative (patch.com) — Glen Ellyn residents will see more support for local programs after DuPage Foundation’s Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative awarded over $20,000 to three community organizations. Grants will help the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale rehearse locally, fund sustainable reusable cups for Go Green Glen Ellyn’s 2026 events, and replace the pavilion roof at B.R. Ryall YMCA, a hub for camps, sports, and gatherings.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday December 18
  • Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
    Playhouse Theatre McAninch Arts Center , 425 Fawell Boulevard , Glen Ellyn
    7:30 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • Wizard of Oz Interactive Family Movie Kit
    Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  • Holiday Luncheon hosted by Holiday Inn & Suites Carol Stream
    Holiday Inn & Suites Carol Stream , 150 S. Gary Avenue , Carol Stream
    11:30 am
  • Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
    Playhouse Theatre McAninch Arts Center , 425 Fawell Boulevard , Glen Ellyn
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Dr. Seuss The Grinch - FREE Holiday Movie
    The Glen Art Theatre , 540 Crescent Boulevard , Glen Ellyn
    10:30 am
    • 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • COD to Host New Student Orientations on Jan. 15 —COD Newsroom Read on Patch
  • Pantry is restocked.
    Located at 251 Newton Ave in Glen Ellyn. We will continue to help feed our neighbors until Saturday December 27th and then the pantry will have to… (Nextdoor Lincoln)
  • From FB.
    47 minutes ago. This black and brown dog is loose and running by Glen Oak Park in Glen Ellyn. (Nextdoor Park View)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Glen Ellyn. Apply here.
  • Glenbard Township High School District 87 posted a job opening for Long-Term Substitute ScienceTeacher in Glen Ellyn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lombard

  • Local lawmakers, clergy react to Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law (shawlocal.com)
  • LaTerra, Respark to Buy Chicago Multifamily Portfolio for $455M (commercialobserver.com)
  • How Amazon's CSO defends against efforts by North Korean IT workers to infiltrate his company (fortune.com)

Lisle

  • Arbor Station Townhome Development Gets Green Light In Lisle (patch.com)

Downers Grove

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