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Colfax, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Colfax! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Anchor, IL Health Clinic
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm with some sun, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Windy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Anchor, IL Health Clinic →
ANCHOR TOWN HALL, 237 2nd St, Anchor
10:00 am
Wednesday June 10
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Other local events
📣 Colfax Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wiggle and Learn: Vermicomposting Summer Library Program at El Paso Public Library
Ecology Action Center IL
6:00 pm -
Night Owl Lap Swim
Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department Anderson Aquatic Center - 100 S. Maple (off E College Ave) Normal
6:45 pm -
The Iron Giant
Normal Theater - 209 W North St Normal IL 61761
7:00 pm -
TIME TBD- Baseball-V Boys @ IHSA Sectional (Game) →
Prairie Central CUSD 8 Away - Ihsa Sectional -
Early Bird Lap Swim
Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department Karraker Aquatic Center at Fairview Park - 800 North Main Street
6:30 am -
Wiggle and Learn: Vermicomposting Summer Library Program at Gridley Library
Ecology Action Center IL
1:00 pm -
DIY Reuse Dog Toys with the EAC at the Normal Public Library →
Ecology Action Center IL
3:00 pm -
Planning Commission
Town of Normal City Hall - 11 Uptown Circle Normal IL 61761
5:00 pm -
Grow Solar BN 2026 Power Hour @ Bloomington Public Library
Ecology Action Center Bloomington Public Library Community Room, 205 E Olive Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
5:30 pm -
Karraker Aquatic Center Closing Early →
Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department Karraker Aquatic Center at Fairview Park - 800 North Main Street
5:30 pm -
The Christophers
Normal Theater - 209 W North St Normal IL 61761
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The monthly meeting of Davis-Kerber post #653 will be held at 0930 on the first Saturday of the month, June 6th, at the Colfax Legion Hall, 103 E Main Street.
All Legion members, Sons of the Legion, and former Auxiliary members are welcome to attend. Agenda will cover the July 31st fundraiser. (Nextdoor Colfax)
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Colfax. Apply here.
- Makers Pride LLC posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 1st, 2nd Shift in Gibson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colfax here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairbury
- Horse racing was a fair highlight (fairburynews.net)
Bloomington
- Construction begins on transformation of former State Farm headquarters in downtown Bloomington (centralillinoisproud.com)
- Friends of Constitution Trail enhance trail with tree planting (wjbc.com)
- Pritzker gets his insurance regulation bill out of both chambers (centralillinoisproud.com)
Ok Colfax! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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