Good morning Arlington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Third Thursday Concert: Rox Populi — Hegeler Carus Mansion at Hegeler Carus Foundation
- 9th Street Pub Spirits Dash at 9th Street Pub
- Cody Calkins at Troys place
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
- Friday: A few showers in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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Sandwich Varsity Softball @ Mendota →
Mendota High School, 2300 W Main St, Mendota
4:30 pm
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American Legion Meeting →
American Legion, 1549 W Peru St, Princeton
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
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2026 TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans (11th Annual) →
Illinois Valley Regional Airport, 4251 Ed Urban Dr, Peru
9:00 am
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Ride TBM 309 at the TBM Avenger Reunion in Peru, IL →
Illinois Valley Regional Airport, 4251 Ed Urban Dr, Peru
11:00 am
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Sterling Varsity Baseball @ Mendota →
Mendota High School, 2300 W Main St, Mendota
4:30 pm
Saturday May 16
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IESA Track State Meet
Malden CCSD 84
Malden, IL 61337
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TBM Avenger Reunion: Peru, IL →
Illinois Valley Regional Airport, 4251 Ed Urban Dr, Peru
9:00 am
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Go & Tell Workshop →
Princeton Public Library, 698 E Peru St, Princeton
10:30 am
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Brew & Bikes →
5:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Mendota
- Mendota hopes to continue Safe Routes to School initiative (shawlocal.com)
- Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Putnam-Bureau Counties provides details on newest Mendota development (shawlocal.com)
- St. Bede baseball, softball beat Putnam County: Monday's NewsTribune roundup (shawlocal.com)
Peru
- Older Americans Month: How Age Affects Hearing (shawlocal.com)
- Celebrate National Burger Month at these northern Illinois restaurants (shawlocal.com)
Princeton
- Hostage situation leaves a juvenile dead in Princeton, Illinois (pjstar.com)
Ok Arlington! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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