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Crete, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Crete! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Out of the Attic Antiques Super Spring Sale!
  • Lisa's Rainbow 5.27K, Lisa's Birthday Run at Columbia Central Middle School
  • Teen Volunteer Thursday at Crete Public Library District

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
  • Friday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing from Steger Il.
    MILLIE last sighting in Beecher Il. 04/30/26 Please call owner 708-701-6111. She is very fearful do not call or chase call owner if you see Millie (Nextdoor S. State Line and Bemes)
  • Missing dog from Steger.
    Last sighting in Beecher IL April 30th. Millie , do not chase call or whistle. She is very fearful please call owners at 708/701-6111 if you see… (Nextdoor S. State Line and Bemes)
  • Crete-Monee School District posted a job opening for Wrestling: Assistant Coach (multiple openings) in Crete. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Crete. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crete here.

🗞 Nearby News

Park Forest

  • Man, 40, Charged In 2025 Crash That Killed Park Forest Man, 25 (patch.com)
  • Balkema's Weekly Breakdown: Public Safety, Tax Relief & Honoring Those Who Serve (senatorchrisbalkema.com)

Beecher

  • On senior night, Allie Johnson drives home pair of runs for Beecher. Both times? Makenzie. ‘I love my sister.' (chicagotribune.com)

Monee

  • Sea Ltd. (NYSE:SE) Q1 2026 Earnings Beat Sends Shares Up 8% (chartmill.com)

Ok Crete! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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