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🌱 Law & Justice Committee and 11 more events

Burlington, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Burlington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Law & Justice Committee at Dekalb County
  • DCRNC Oversight Board Meeting at Dekalb County
  • Planning, Zoning & Development Committee at Dekalb County

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and more humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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    Monday July 27
  • Law & Justice Committee
    Dekalb County Legislative Center – Gathertorium, 200 N. Main St., Sycamore, IL, 60178
    6:30 pm
  • Tuesday July 28
  • DCRNC Oversight Board Meeting
    Dekalb County Sycamore, IL 60178
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday July 29
  • Planning, Zoning & Development Committee
    Dekalb County Legislative Center – Gathertorium, 200 N. Main St., Sycamore, IL, 60178
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday July 30
  • Public Hearing DK-26-08
    Dekalb County Administration Building – Conference Room East, 110 E. Sycamore St., Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
    1:00 pm
  • Public Hearing SY-26-09
    Dekalb County Administration Building – Conference Room East, 110 E. Sycamore St., Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
    3:00 pm
  • Forest Preserve Operations Committee
    Dekalb County Legislative Center – Freedom, 200 N. Main St., Sycamore, Illinois, 60178
    6:00 pm
  • Popsicles on the Playground - North Elementary School
    Sycamore CUSD 427 North Elementary School, 1680 Brickville Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178, USA
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Combined Metals of Chicago posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Clerk in Hampshire. Apply here.
  • TravelCenters of America posted a job opening for Porter in Hampshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hampshire

  • Why industrial tenants are looking west along I-90 (dailyherald.com)
  • 'The Great Food Truck Race': New Orleans team off and running (and cooking). Here's the details. (nola.com)

Elgin

  • YWCA Elgin to Honor Betty Brown with Legacy Award at 125th Celebration (patch.com)
  • 419-421 N Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120 (zillow.com)
  • Elgin News Digest: Spring Hill Mall land redevelopment meetings; Food for Greater Elgin holding open house (chicagotribune.com)

Crystal Lake

  • IL Added To Multi-State Parasite Outbreak Linked To Recalled Lettuce (patch.com)

Ok Burlington! 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-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Burlington

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