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Abingdon, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readHello again Abingdon! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Abingdon’s Sophia Kern helped Monmouth shine at conference
Also on today's calendar: Louise Dearman and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
- Friday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Scots Win Three Titles on Saturday, Both Teams 5th at MWC Championships (977wmoi.com) — An Abingdon connection stood out at the Midwest Conference track championships, where Monmouth College hurdler Sophia Kern of Abingdon scored in both hurdle events and helped two relays. Her efforts contributed to both the men’s and women’s teams finishing fifth overall, alongside multiple conference titles and NCAA-qualifying performances by her teammates. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Jazz Night at Smokin' Willies →
Smokin' Willies BBQ - Barbecue Restaurant & Event Venue, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg
7:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Food Pantry Day
Hedding Grade Sch Abingdon, IL 61410
4:00 pm -
Louise Dearman →
The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg
7:30 pm -
Community Blood Drive →
Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg
11:00 am -
Knox-Galesburg Wind Ensemble Spring Concert →
Ford Center for the Fine Arts
7:00 pm -
Last Day of School
Hedding Grade Sch Abingdon, IL 61410 -
Jazz Night at Smokin' Willies →
Smokin' Willies BBQ - Barbecue Restaurant & Event Venue, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg
7:00 pm -
Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event →
LIQUOR N WINE, 1576 N Henderson St, Galesburg
3:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Varsity Boys Baseballl. vs Monmouth -Roseville H.S. (Senior Night)
Knoxville CUSD 202, 701 Mill St, Knoxville
4:30 pm -
Monmouth-Roseville Varsity Baseball @ Knoxville →
Knoxville High School, 600 E Main St, Knoxville
4:30 pm -
KJHS Track & Field IESA State
Knoxville CUSD 202, 1 Eastside Dr, East Peoria -
Varsity Softball @ Farmington H.S.
Farmington H.S., 108 Lightfoot Rd, Farmington
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Galesburg. Apply here.
- Walgreens posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Galesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Galesburg
- Evan Massey: Three straight trips to state — the 1989 Silver Streaks and Galesburg's baseball dynasty (wgil.com)
- Some Central Illinois hospitals rank among state's shortest ER waits (geneseorepublic.com)
- Helen "Marilyn" Van Fleet Obituary – Galesburg, IL (1933–2026) (wgil.com)
Monmouth
- Monmouth College's 169th Commencement Exercises to Be Held May 17, Featuring Address by Attorney, Author, National SigEp President Brad Nahrstadt ('89) (rcreader.com)
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