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About Katscratch Music
Katscratch Music brings dj services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from Elmhurst. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Wilder Mansion and Waterford Banquet & Conference Center. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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How much does a wedding DJ cost in Chicago?
Most Chicago couples spend $1,000–$2,000 for a wedding DJ, typically covering 5–6 hours, sound, and MC duties. Lighting, ceremony audio, and photo booths are common add-ons. The MC skill matters as much as the music — ask how they handle announcements and reading a room.
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Wedding venues near Katscratch Music
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Wilder Mansion | 1.4 mi |
| Waterford Banquet & Conference Center | 1.8 mi |
| Alpine Banquet House | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from Katscratch Music to each venue listed on Lazo.
Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 599 S Cedar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA
- Where
- Elmhurst · 15 miles west of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding DJs
- In Chicago
- One of 131 wedding djs we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (630) 743-1091
- Website
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Around Elmhurst
- Nearest venue
- Wilder Mansion, 1.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 36 wedding venues
- Wedding DJs nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 22 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 45 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Lombard, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Addison
Distances are straight-line from Katscratch Music; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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