🌱 How the Julien Dubuque Bridge shutdown will reshape your summer commute.
East Dubuque, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you East Dubuque! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How the Julien Dubuque Bridge shutdown will reshape your summer commute.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 88, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Update: Julien Dubuque Bridge Set for Multi-Phase Closures Starting June 10, 2026: What Drivers Need to Know (dubuqueinpursuitnews.com) — Drivers who rely on the Julien Dubuque Bridge between Dubuque and East Dubuque should prepare for lane restrictions starting June 10 and a full month-long closure in early July, with detours adding 20–40 minutes. Traffic will be rerouted through Wisconsin and back to U.S. 20 in East Dubuque, and a free shuttle will help commuters manage the disruption through mid-September. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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3rd-5th GBB Camp
Eastland CUSD #308 Eastland High School, 500 School Dr, Lanark, IL 61046, USA
10:00 am -
6th -8th GBB Camp
Eastland CUSD #308 Eastland High School, 500 School Dr, Lanark, IL 61046, USA
1:00 pm -
HS BB Sectional @ Forreston
Eastland CUSD #308 Forreston High School, 601 E Main St, Forreston, IL 61030, USA
2:00 pm -
HS V BBB Camp
Eastland CUSD #308 Eastland High School, 500 School Dr, Lanark, IL 61046, USA
6:00 pm -
HS JV BBB Camp
Eastland CUSD #308 Eastland High School, 500 School Dr, Lanark, IL 61046, USA
6:00 pm -
FFA Rewards Trip
Lena Winslow CUSD 202 Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Wisconsin Dells, WI -
6th-8th VB Camp in Shannon
Eastland CUSD #308 Lanark, IL 61046
3:00 pm -
Washington DC trip - 2026 Pre-Trip meeting
Lena Winslow CUSD 202 Lena, IL 61048
6:00 pm -
Speed and agility
Unity Christian Schools Fulton, IL 61252
6:30 pm -
Overtime with DurtE, Wildcard →
Poopy's Saloon & Gaming Parlor, 1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna
7:00 pm -
Unity Golf Outing
Unity Christian Schools Fulton Country Club, 20727 Cattail Rd, Fulton, IL 61252, USA
8:00 am -
Danny Garwood & Co →
Poopy's Saloon & Gaming Parlor, 1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna
1:00 pm
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Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
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🗞 Nearby News
Galena
- Hidden Gem Destinations That Feel Luxurious for Less (cheapism.com)
Savanna
- 1 Savanna child care provider had license revoked or not renewed as of Jan. 20, 2026 (nwillinoisnews.com)
Lena
- Small Business Administration extends disaster loan outreach center (wifr.com)
- Driver dies after rollover crash in Stephenson County (journalstandard.com)
- Lena tornado victims receive financial relief (rrstar.com)
Ok East Dubuque! 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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