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🌱 Massey testifies in trial over Chatham woman's shooting death
Chatham, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Chatham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Massey testifies in trial over Chatham woman's shooting death
Also on today's calendar: Weekly Mah Jongg Club and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray thundershower; cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 48, low: 30.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Edward Massey takes the stand in murder trial (newschannel20.com) — Edward Massey testified that he shot Chatham resident ReKeea Jackson-Mason but feared for his life during the July 2025 confrontation in Springfield. Witnesses gave conflicting accounts of the fight and who had weapons. Massey faces second-degree murder and other charges, with his bench trial scheduled to resume Thursday. 
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Public Puppy Pre-School, Sat. #2026-V/A →
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Saturday November 14
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Weekly Mah Jongg Club →
600 E Spruce St., Chatham
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Drop-In Technology Help →
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Family Evening Storytime →
600 E Spruce St., Chatham
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Member Agility Practice w/setup →
Capitol Canine Training Club, 209 East Walnut Street, Chatham
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Preschool Storytime →
600 E Spruce St., Chatham
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Weekly Table Games →
600 E Spruce St., Chatham
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Obedience for Members →
Capitol Canine Training Club, 209 East Walnut Street, Chatham
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Public Puppy Pre-School, Sat. #2026-V →
Capitol Canine Training Club, 209 East Walnut Street, Chatham
10:15 am -
Agility Practice for Members →
Capitol Canine Training Club, 209 East Walnut Street, Chatham
8:00 am -
Member Drop-In Obedience & Rally Practice →
Capitol Canine Training Club, 209 East Walnut Street, Chatham
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Dr Linda Harmon →
Capitol Canine Training Club, 209 East Walnut Street, Chatham
8:00 am
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Chatham. Apply here.
- Ball-Chatham Community Schools posted a job opening for Full-Time Cafeteria Attendant in Chatham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- IL Secretary of State's Office hosts Veterans Day celebration (wcia.com)
- Grand reopening held for The Curve Inn in Springfield about eight months after a damaging fire (route66news.com)
- Woo Hoo! ‘Simpsons' writers to talk Saturday in Springfield — yes, THIS Springfield (capitolcitynow.com)
Ok Chatham! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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