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🌱 See how Charleston families joined the Wizard of Oz-themed festival

Charleston, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Charleston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Charleston families joined the Wizard of Oz-themed festival

Also on today's calendar: Houston Baptist Huskies at Eastern Illinois Soccer Men and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Cooler with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a stray shower, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Photos: 2026 Special Olympics Family Festival (jg-tc.com) — Families from Charleston were among those enjoying the 2026 Special Olympics Family Festival at Lake Land College in nearby Mattoon, where a local 6-year-old dressed in “Wizard of Oz” gear joined the fun. The photo gallery highlights athletes, volunteers, and themed activities that many Charleston residents either took part in or could easily attend and support.
   

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  • Illinois Tool Works Inc posted a job opening for Machine Operator - Charleston, Illinois in Charleston. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Kitchen Prep Person/Dish Washer in Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charleston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mattoon

  • Lake Land College alumni lead STEM Night event at Effingham Technology Center (myradiolink.com)
  • GA: NC: Rural King Continues Growth in Southeast with New Stores in Brunswick, Greensboro (tradeandindustrydev.com)
  • Friday night football: Week 5 scores from Central Illinois (bnd.com)

Tuscola

  • Friday Football Fever (9/18/26) (wcia.com)

Ok Charleston! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Charleston

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Charleston

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