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🌱 How strong was the Bartlett tornado—and what’s coming Wednesday?

Bartlett, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Bartlett! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How strong was the Bartlett tornado—and what’s coming Wednesday?
  • NWS rating for the Bartlett tornado in last week’s outbreak

Also on today's calendar: Cat Spay/Neuter Special and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain and severe thunderstorms, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• At least 20 tornadoes confirmed across Illinois, Indiana during severe weather outbreak (fox32chicago.com) — Bartlett was hit by an EF-1 tornado in last Thursday’s severe weather outbreak, one of at least 20 confirmed across Illinois and Indiana. Another round of potentially severe storms is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, with tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain possible across the Chicago area.
   

• NWS confirms up to 17 tornadoes touches down in Illinois, Indiana last Thursday (abc7chicago.com) — Bartlett is listed among communities struck by last Thursday’s tornado outbreak, with the National Weather Service rating the local twister an EF-1. The story focuses on broader storm damage, especially in Calumet City, and ongoing power restoration and cleanup across south and southwest suburbs.
   

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  • Oberweis Dairy, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Bartlett. Apply here.
  • Thimble Alterations posted a job opening for Formalwear Seamstress - Dress & Suit Alterations - Bartlett, IL in Bartlett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bartlett here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoffman Estates

  • Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbies (dailyherald.com)
  • NJPW Announces Full Field For G1 Climax 36 Tournament (pwmania.com)
  • I-CAR Opens Enrollment for Mixed Attachment Methods Course (motor.com)

Elgin

  • Fox Valley Beaux Arts awards nine scholarships to Elgin area students (dailyherald.com)
  • Family-Friendly Activities Are a Short Drive Away in Elgin (indianapolismonthly.com)
  • Homemade ice cream chain to open first Illinois locations. Here's where (pjstar.com)

Geneva

  • Geneva Trail Closed After ComEd Power Line Snaps (patch.com)

Ok Bartlett! 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: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bartlett

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bartlett

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.