🌱 Patch AM: How Oak Brook’s drones are shaping Vernon Hills’ policing plans

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In today's newsletter:

• How Oak Brook’s drones are shaping Vernon Hills’ policing plans

Also on today's calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Rosemont, IL (December 2025) and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 11 and low of -4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very cold, temps: high: 8, low: 3.
• Monday: Not as cold, with a high of 27 and low of 17 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vernon Hills PD seeking automated drone (audacy.com) — Oak Brook Police are cited as an example of how automated drones can quickly spot suspects and reach scenes faster than officers, as Vernon Hills debates adopting similar technology. Vernon Hills officials say drones could arrive first about 80% of the time and sometimes prevent unnecessary officer responses. Their chief will return with a detailed cost proposal.
   

📸 Around Oak Brook

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Brook

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Rosemont, IL (December 2025)
  Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont
  10:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Dec 14 (Holiday Market)
  Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago
  11:00 am
• Vinyl+ Market at Lunar Brewing
  Lunar Brewing Co, 54 E St Charles Rd, Villa Park
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
  Playhouse Theatre McAninch Arts Center , 425 Fawell Boulevard , Glen Ellyn
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Oak Brook Holiday Express Trolley
  Splash Island Outdoor Pool - Oak Brook Park District , 1480 Forest Gate Rd , Oak Brook
  12:00 pm
• Holiday Express 1:00pm - OAK BROOK, IL 2025
  Oak Brook Park District Recreation Center , 1450 Forest Gate Rd , Oak Brook
  1:00 pm
• Stan's Donuts Donut Decorating | Oak Brook Terrace
  Stan's Donuts & Coffee , 17W615 Butterfield Rd , Oakbrook Terrace
  1:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Business After Hours - UGLY Christmas Sweater Party @ Interpro Translation Solutions
  Wheaton Chamber of Commerce , 1761 S. Naperville Rd., Suite 102 , Wheaton
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Santa Stocking Deliveries - OAK BROOK, IL 2025
  Oak Brook Park District Recreation Center , 1450 Forest Gate Rd , Oak Brook
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Business Roundtable - December 18, 2025
  The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection Hotel , 2301 York Rd , Oak Brook
  9:30 am
• Business Roundtable
  The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection Hotel , 2301 York Rd , Oak Brook
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• 7th / 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament
  Churchville Middle School , 155 Victory Pkwy , Elmhurst
  8:00 am
• IL Concealed Carry Course
  Krimson Security & Fingerprinting , 15 S Cass Ave #4 , Westmont
  9:00 am
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Hinsdale, IL 2025
  The Community House , 415 W 8th St , Hinsdale
  9:00 am
• Donuts with Dads
  Hinsdale Public Library -
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Abercrombie & Fitch Co. posted a job opening for Gilly Hicks - Assistant Manager, Oakbrook in Oak Brook. Apply here.
• Senior Lifestyle posted a job opening for Executive Chef in Oak Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Brook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

• Interviews For Hinsdale D86 Leader Starting Soon (patch.com)

Westmont

• Westmont Village Board of Trustees met Dec. 11 (kankakeetimes.com)

Elmhurst

Ok Oak Brook! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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