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🌱 Save your spot for Belvidere’s Hispanic Heritage Luncheon this September.
And on the Belvidere Patch calendar - Students' First Day (Early Childhood)
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In today's newsletter:
- Save your spot for Belvidere's Hispanic Heritage Luncheon this September.
- How much more will Belvidere tolls cost you in 2027?
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 60.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hispanic Heritage Luncheon on September 15, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com) — Belvidere residents are invited to a Hispanic Heritage Luncheon at the Boone County Museum of History on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, the event features speaker Ricardo Montoya Picazo sharing his journey in public service. Chamber members attend free, while non-members pay $10. 
• Local drivers in shock over Illinois tollway rate hike (mystateline.com) — Drivers using the Belvidere toll plaza on I-90 will see I-PASS rates jump from $1.50 to $2.40 and cash rates from $3.00 to $3.60 starting January 1, 2027. The increase is part of a $26.5 billion Illinois Tollway capital plan to rebuild roads and bridges statewide. Local commuters say the higher costs will quickly add up for daily travel.
📸 Around Belvidere
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belvidere
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- Students' First Day (Early Childhood)
Belvidere CUSD 100 Belvidere, IL 61008 - Late Start (9-12)
Belvidere CUSD 100 Belvidere, IL 61008 - Picture Day: Freshman/Sophomores
Belvidere High School Belvidere, IL 61008
8:30 am - Picture Day: Junior/Seniors
Belvidere High School Belvidere, IL 61008
8:30 am
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Senior Moments
Cherry Valley Public Library District 755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US
10:30 am - RYSL Fall Outdoor
Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
5:00 pm - Scoops & Stories @ Cattle & Cream
Cherry Valley Public Library District 105 Cherry St., Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US
6:30 pm - Bull Bar Bingo at Baseball Tap →
Baseball Tap Bar & Grill, 202 Walnut St, Cherry Valley
7:00 pm - RPD Men & Coed Soccer Leagues
Atwood Center Indoor Sports Center
5:30 pm - DEKA MILE & DEKA STRONG Hosted by CrossFit... →
CrossFit Supercell, 4831 Colt Rd, Rockford
9:00 am - International Soccer League
Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore One
9:00 am - Closed - Summer Sunday
Cherry Valley Public Library District 755 E State Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Belvidere. Apply here.
- Dairy Farmers of America posted a job opening for Plant Controller - Ice Cream in Belvidere. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belvidere here.
🗞 Nearby News
Loves Park
- Matus and McLarty to represent Team USA at gymnastics world championships in China (mystateline.com)
- Donate blood in Rockford and get free custard (rrstar.com)
Rockford
- Senior needs addressed at legislative breakfast in Rockford (mystateline.com)
- Rockford police use Flock camera to make hit-and-run arrest (rrstar.com)
- Broadway businesses identify signage and permit hurdles during Rockford workshop (mystateline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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