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In today's newsletter:
- Find out where to recycle dead holiday lights in Glen Ellyn
Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve at the Abbington and 8 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cooler with spotty drizzle, with a high of 42 and low of 37 degrees.
- Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 46, low: 37.
- Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 50 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where To Recycle Old Holiday Lights In Glen Ellyn (patch.com) — Glen Ellyn residents can clear out broken or outdated holiday lights by dropping them at several local Park District facilities, including Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center and the Main Street Recreation Center. Accepted items range from C7 and C9 strands to LED and rope lights, with convenient collection running through Jan. 25 for the 2025–26 season. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Ellyn
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★ Featured events ★
- This week, food events delivered to you from Brindille, George's Deep Dish, Frontera Grill, & more!
3:00 pm - Messy Fingers - Glen Ellyn, IL 2026
Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave, Glen Ellyn
10:00 am
Friday December 26
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- Noon Year's Eve Concert
Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
11:15 am - New Years Eve at the Abbington
Abbington Distinctive Banquets , 3s002 IL Route 53 , Glen Ellyn
6:30 pm - 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 - 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 - Chameleon Theatre Productions: Storytelling-Greek Style
Spring Avenue Recreation Center , 185 Spring Ave , Glen Ellyn
11:00 am
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Saturday January 3
Saturday January 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Christmas Day - Village Offices Closed
Winfield Calendar , 27W465 Jewell Road , Winfield
8:00 am - Kwanzaa Begins
Lombard, IL Calendar Lombard, IL 60148-3969 - Sister Act at Drury Lane
Drury Lane Theatre & Events , 100 Drury Ln , Oakbrook Terrace
3:00 pm - Jared Hoh + The Gameshow Experience
Mystic Vines Theater - Comedy, Dance & Gaming , 219 W St Charles Rd , Villa Park
7:30 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Saw this dog by my house this morning at 10am.
I tried to get its attention but it wasn’t having it. I followed him for a few blocks and it’s currently walking around Spaulding Park where I let… (Nextdoor Northeast Glen Ellyn) - I am curious to know if anyone is aware of any crystal/gem shops near glen ellyn?
thank you! UPDATE; thank you for the recommendations I’ll definitely be checking out the lombard store sometime soon, happy holidays ! (Nextdoor Lincoln)
- Jobot posted a job opening for Construction Administrator/Billing Assistant in Glen Ellyn. Apply here.
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Wheaton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lombard
- Authorities: Woman's BAC was nearly 3 times legal limit in Lombard, Illinois crash that injured family of 4 (cbsnews.com)
- Lincoln-Way West girls basketball wrap up third at St. Viator Tournament: Tuesday's Herald News Sports Roundup (shawlocal.com)
- Think you might get sick? Be prepared (dailyherald.com)
Villa Park
- Villa Park Theft Leads To High-Speed Chase: Cops (patch.com)
- How Supreme Lobster became a seafood powerhouse in the Midwest (wgntv.com)
Lisle
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