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🌱 Patch AM: Channahon Police Officer Busted For Flock Camera Technology Violations: Department Reveals
You won't want to miss Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show on the Channahon Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Channahon officer benched amid alleged misuse of Flock camera system
Also on today's calendar: Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• Channahon Police Officer Busted For Flock Camera Technology Violations: Department Reveals (patch.com) — Residents in Channahon are learning that a local police officer has been placed on administrative leave after an internal audit found alleged misuse of the department's Flock camera technology. The case is under internal investigation and review by Illinois State Police, and the department says it has added new audit tools to bolster community trust and accountability. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Channahon
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★ Featured events ★
- Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show →
Sontag Speed Supplies, 1931 Donmaur Dr, Crest Hill
10:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Coverlicious at Big Bason Saloon On The Water →
Big Basin Saloon on the Water, 24045 W Front St, Channahon
6:30 pm - Mobile Food Pantry →
The Village Christian Church Minooka, 8965 Bell Rd, Minooka
9:00 am - Cross Country Practice →
Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
3:30 pm - School Board Meeting
Channahon SD 17 Channahon, IL 60410
6:00 pm - đľHomeschool Learning Lab
Morris Area Public Library Community Space
9:30 am - mahjong Society Pam
Morris Area Public Library New Community Room
2:00 pm - Cross Country Meet vs. Channahon, Millbrook, & Reed Custer →
Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
4:15 pm - đBingocize / Allan / Catholic Charities
Morris Area Public Library Community Space
1:00 pm - Labor Day Specials at Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf →
Channahon Lanes and Mini Golf, 25306 W Eames St, Channahon
12:00 pm - In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K →
801 N Chicago St, Elwood
6:00 pm - Bark In The Park →
Veteran's Dog Park, E Wapella St, Minooka
5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Monday September 7
Friday September 11
Monday September 14
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- Not Another Pizza Joint — 815-828-5298
- 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
- Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Hildegarde June Schildgen —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Raul Gutierrez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Gretchen M. (Grote) Mayall —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- Canal Barge Company posted a job opening for Terminal Operator in Channahon. Apply here.
- Loves posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Cashier in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Channahon here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- FBI: '6ixers' gang from Wilmington robbed influencer, taunted victim on social media (whyy.org)
Joliet
- Joliet's Black Joy Parade: These Streets Must Be Closed For Traffic Control, Joliet Police Advise Everyone (patch.com)
- '20-Year Sentence Reflects The Seriousness Of The Crimes For Which Burbridge Was Convicted:' Glasgow (patch.com)
- Panic Alarm At Joliet Used Car Lot After Customer Pulls Gun On 2 Employees: Police (patch.com)
Ok Channahon! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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