🌱 Patch AM: Judge’s decision after alleged brutal chair attack in Channahon home

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In today's newsletter:

• Judge's decision after alleged brutal chair attack in Channahon home
• Why Adam Kinzinger says a new probe is targeting him

Also on today's calendar: Pop Up Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bloodshed, Beating For Chicago White Sox Fan As Woman 'Snapped' In Their Channahon Home: Prosecutors (patch.com) — A Channahon woman is facing domestic battery charges after prosecutors say she repeatedly struck a man with a folding chair in their home, sending him to the hospital. A Will County judge denied a request to keep her jailed, ordering her released with conditions while Channahon police and prosecutors continue investigating the late-night incident witnessed by children and neighbors.
   

• 'Trump Administration Is Coming After Me, New Investigation To Try To Silence Me': Adam Kinzinger (patch.com) — Former Channahon congressman Adam Kinzinger says federal regulators under the Trump administration are probing small political bets he placed in 2024, which he frames as retaliation for his criticism of the former president. He insists he did nothing wrong, compares the wagers to hobbyist sports betting, and emphasizes he will not back down as he continues his national media role.
   

📸 Around Channahon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Channahon

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Pop Up Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner →
  Parks Place, 102 S. IL Rt. 53 (next to Casey's)-Gardner, IL,
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Medicare Workshop: Important Changes for 2027 at the Timbers →
  Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N River Rd, Shorewood
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center →
  Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet
  6:00 pm
• Willmington Comedy Show →
  626 S Kankakee St, Wilmington, IL 60481-1421, United States,
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Village Board Meeting →
  Channahon, IL Calendar, 24555 S. NAVAJO Drive, Channahon
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Tech Guru - Rick O
  Morris Area Public Library, 604 Liberty Street, Morris
  12:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Homeschool Bowling Special Fall Series at Channahon Lanes →
  Channahon Lanes and Mini Golf, 25306 W Eames St, Channahon
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• NC Restaurant Night @ The County Seat
  The County Seat Pub & Pizzeria, 801 Liberty St, Morris
  4:00 pm
• Sweet Treat Trunk or Treat →
  Central Park, 24856 W Eames Street, Channahon
  5:30 pm
Monday October 12
• Mobile Food Pantry →
  The Village Christian Church Minooka, 8965 Bell Rd, Minooka
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Craft & Vendor Fair - SHOPPERS WANTED! →
  Channahon United Methodist Church, 24751 W Eames St, Channahon
  9:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Candy Palooza →
  The Village Christian Church Minooka, 8965 Bell Rd, Minooka
  11:30 am

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Channahon PatchAM possible:

• Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory — (815) 741-5500
• Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
• Kiddie Kampus Learning Center, Inc. — (815) 467-9890
• Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
• Not Another Pizza Joint — 815-828-5298

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 5th Annual Grape Harvest: Slovenian Polka Festival! —Mike Brick Read on Patch
• Obituary: Donald Huntley —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Kenneth F. Doherty —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• ZZ Top & Genesis Tribute Concert —Mike Brick Read on Patch

• XMG posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Shorewood. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative, Days & Evenings in Shorewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Channahon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Minooka

• The daily pitch from Sports Editor : Oct. 2, 2026 (bnd.com)

Shorewood

• Will County sheriff candidates Jones, Reilly share views on Flock cameras, top priorities for office (shawlocal.com)

Wilmington

• Wilmington efficient, dominant in moving to 7-0 with victory at Streator (shawlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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