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Good morning to you Channahon! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Channahon police found after late-night gunfire reports
  • New Channahon bridge quietly opened up a major bike connection

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arrest Made In Reckless Discharge Of Firearm (wjol.com) — Channahon police arrested a 42-year-old resident after late-night gunshots were reported near W Essex Drive and S Kent Road, though no injuries or property damage were found. Officers later searched his home and vehicle, recovering multiple firearms and additional evidence, and he remains in Will County custody facing a reckless discharge of a firearm charge.
   

• Check out Will County's best bike trails (shawlocal.com) — A new bridge at Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Channahon now links the local loop trail to the 61.5-mile I&M Canal State Trail, expanding ride options right from town. The guide also spotlights many other Forest Preserve bike routes across Will County, with distances, access points, and hours for casual and serious cyclists alike.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Shirley Jeanette Evans Lang —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Lorene Marie "Lori" Schmitt (Konte) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Darrell R. Strong —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Tomorrow, step inside the final chapter of Remington Woods.
    Tour our remaining collection of brand-new ranch homes, thoughtfully designed with elevated kitchens, open living spaces, beautiful primary suites… (Nextdoor McClintock)
  • Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor 2nd Shift in Channahon. Apply here.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Straight Truck Driver in Channahon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Channahon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wilmington

  • Listen live: Shaw Local Radio brings you Week 6 Illinois high school football broadcasts (shawlocal.com)

Joliet

  • Joliet gets $1 million federal grant for community mental health program (shawlocal.com)
  • Joliet Losing 1 Starbucks Coffeeshop This Weekend As Part Of Company's Countrywide Downsizing (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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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