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In today's newsletter:
- How a 900,000-square-foot lease is reshaping Channahon's industrial footprint
Also on today's calendar: Luke & Sarah and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Big-Box Deals Push Chicago Industrial Leasing Into National Top 3 (bisnow.com) — A major industrial tenant, Hyundai Translead, has committed to a 900,000-square-foot facility on Youngs Road in suburban Channahon, signaling strong demand for local warehouse space. This deal helped push the Chicago region into the nation's top three for big-box industrial leasing, with rising rents and limited options for users needing very large footprints. 
📸 Around Channahon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Channahon
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★ Featured events ★
- Little Explorers: The Sun →
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055. W. Walnut Lane, off of, Channahon
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- First Day of School - Early Release Day →
Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
8:15 am - Little Learners First Day of School
Channahon SD 17 Channahon, IL 60410 - Cross Country Practice →
Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
3:30 pm - Cross Country Redbird Invite @ Metamora
Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
6:45 am - These Books Are Made for Walkin' →
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055. W. Walnut Lane, off of, Channahon
1:00 pm - Cross Country Practice →
Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
3:30 pm - Luke & Sarah →
Summit Park, 250 Rivers Edge Dr, Minooka
6:00 pm - 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
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
📣 Channahon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- AUX Kindergarten Story and Snack
Minooka CCSD 201 Minooka, IL 60447
12:00 pm - Walnut Trails Kindergarten Meet & Treat
Minooka CCSD 201 Minooka, IL 60447
12:00 pm - First Student Attendance Day
Minooka CCSD 201 Minooka, IL 60447 - Neuqua Valley Boys Varsity Soccer @ Minooka →
FP2M+HW Minooka Central Community High School, 301 S Wabena Ave, Minooka
4:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Monday August 24
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- You Might Be Owed Money! Free to Find Out!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Sharon Lucretia Parker-Love —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Butterfinger was LOST on August 17, 2026 in Joliet, IL 60435 near Heritage Dr Joliet, IL 60435 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor Fairhaven Heights)
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Channahon. Apply here.
- PeopleShare posted a job opening for Forklift Operator (Sit-Down & Stand-Up) in Elwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Channahon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shorewood
- Startling map shows how Illinois' tornado count compares to rest of U.S. (nbcchicago.com)
- Let the Awards Begin (wilmamag.com)
Wilmington
- Community rallies to give Joliet Vietnam veteran battling cancer the welcome home he missed (shawlocal.com)
- Boys golf: 5 players to watch in The Herald-News area (shawlocal.com)
- Lawsuit against Joliet data center heading to court hearing (shawlocal.com)
Joliet
- Porch & Park Music Fest Returns to Joliet's Cathedral Area: 'Very Few Similar Events' In Area (patch.com)
- Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle Rider, 72, Run Over By Car, Fights To Survive As Joliet Police Make Arrest (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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