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Atlanta, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Atlanta! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Atlanta became the densest cluster of Route 66 roadside giants
- How an Atlanta pumpkin farm fits into booming āregenerativeā agriculture
Also on today's calendar: Bingo night at Atlanta Public Museum in Atlanta and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: Cooler with a shower or two, temps: high: 66, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Between Wilmington And Atlanta, 5 Roadside Giants Tower Over Illinois Route 66 (takingthekids.com) ā If youāre in Atlanta this guide spotlights the townās famous Paul Bunyon hot-dog giant and the American Giants Museum, both open for easy photo stops along Route 66. It explains parking, hours, lighting at night, and how families can bundle multiple fiberglass giants in one short Atlanta stroll, plus nearby stops in Wilmington and Normal for a full day trip. 
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ā¢ From milk to snack foods, more products are going āregenerative' (inquirer.com) ā A central Illinois pumpkin farm in Atlanta is highlighted as one of many using regenerative practices to improve soil health and cut emissions. From that local example, the story explores how big brands, federal programs, and new certifications are driving a fast-growing but loosely regulated market for āregenerativeā foods, raising questions about standards, prices, and potential greenwashing. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Tuesday night trivia at Copper & Oak Craft Beer Bar in Lincoln ā
Copper & Oak Bourbon & Craft Beer Bar, 227 N Kickapoo St, Lincoln
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
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Aperitivo Hour at The Americano ā
3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta
4:00 pm -
Bingo night at Atlanta Public Museum in Atlanta ā
Atlanta Public Museum, 114 SW Arch St #12, Atlanta
6:30 pm -
Tuesday night trivia at Copper & Oak Craft Beer Bar in Lincoln ā
Copper & Oak Bourbon & Craft Beer Bar, 227 N Kickapoo St, Lincoln
6:30 pm -
Wednesday night trivia at Spirited Republic in Lincoln ā
Spirited Republic/Limerick Brewing Company, 509B Pulaski St, Lincoln
7:00 pm -
Bingo night at Atlanta Public Museum in Atlanta ā
Atlanta Public Museum, 114 SW Arch St #12, Atlanta
6:30 pm
Monday September 21
Thursday October 1
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
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š Events Nearby
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Lego club event at Mt. Pulaski Public Library ā
Mt Pulaski Library District, 320 N Washington St, Mt Pulaski
5:00 pm -
Wednesday night trivia at Minier Tap in Minier ā
Minier Tap, 121 S Main Ave, Minier
7:00 pm -
LeRoy, IL Health Clinic ā
McLean County, IL Calendar, 209 W. Washington Street, Le Roy
11:00 am -
CPACE Funding Information Session ā
McLean County, IL Calendar, 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington
4:30 pm -
Gail's Pumpkin Patch ā
Gailās Pumpkin Patch, 1709 2000th Ave, Beason
1:00 pm -
Blackout Betty: Blackout party ā
Minier Tap, 121 S Main Ave, Minier
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Tuesday September 29
Sunday October 4
Wednesday November 25
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Lincoln. Apply here.
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlanta here.
š Nearby News
Lincoln
- Donald Chester Cunningham (lincolndailynews.com)
Clinton
- DeWitt County 4-H Fundraising at Apple N' Pork Festival (dewittdailynews.com)
Bloomington
- McLean County Sheriff's Office responds to speeding complaints near Lake Bloomington (wglt.org)
- Simpson Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Five After Taking Down Greenville (kniakrls.com)
- Central Illinois counties advance data center regulations (pantagraph.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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