🌱 How much are East St. Louis drivers now paying at the pump?

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• How much are East St. Louis drivers now paying at the pump?

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
• Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Diesel prices reach record high in metro-east. How much more does gas cost in IL? (bnd.com) — East St. Louis drivers are now paying record-high diesel prices and nearly record gasoline prices, with local averages topping $6 for diesel and just under $5 for regular gas. The story explains how Illinois’ gas taxes and global tensions are driving costs up, and offers practical tips and apps to help metro-east residents find cheaper fuel or consider public transit alternatives.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Elder Connection Luncheon (Older Americans Month)
  Collinsville Faith in Action, 233 N Seminary St, Collinsville
  11:00 am
• Granite City JV Baseball @ Freeburg →
  Freeburg Community High School, 401 S Monroe St, Freeburg
  4:30 pm
• Baseball: Varsity Game vs Wesclin (Home)
  Roxana High School , HS Baseball Field
  4:30 pm
• Softball: Varsity Sr. Day vs Wesclin Rescheduled to 05-11-26
  Roxana High School , Roxana Park Softball Field
  4:30 pm
• Soccer: Girls Varsity Sr. Day vs Southwestern (Home)
  Roxana High School , Norman Lewis Field
  5:30 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission →
  Council Chamber, 118 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville
  7:00 pm
• Operations / Administration Committee Meeting →
  Fairview Heights, IL Calendar Fairview Heights, IL 62208
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Bead/Yarn Lovers Open Group →
  The Bead Place, 8 Plaza Dr, Fairview Heights
  1:30 pm
• Caseyville Library Site Visit
  Collinsville Faith in Action, 233 N Seminary St, Collinsville
  2:00 pm
• Baseball: Varsity Game vs Metro East Lutheran (Away)
  Metro-East Lutheran High School
  4:30 pm
• Tennis: Boys Varsity Match vs Hillsboro (Home)
  Roxana High School , Tennis Courts
  4:30 pm
• Softball @ Metro East Lutheran (V)
  Metro-East Lutheran High School, 6305 Center Grove Rd, Edwardsville
  4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Fairview Heights. Apply here.
• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Belleville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East St. Louis here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Fairview Heights

• Officer Montagnani Praised for Quick Action in Theft Case (riverbender.com)

Belleville

• Illinois American Water announces new appointment to Engineering leadership (ibjonline.com)
• Madison County restaurant owners announce closing after three years in business (bnd.com)
• Reissues from Uncle Tupelo Fleetwood Mac Bud Shank (positive-feedback.com)

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-- 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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