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🌱 Former Joliet Arsenal worker with Elwood ties remembered at 101
Elwood, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Elwood! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Former Joliet Arsenal worker with Elwood ties remembered at 101
Also on today's calendar: Autumn Outing at Whispering Oaks and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 55 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 52, low: 35.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 51 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Obituary – Lavon Wright, Kempton (thepaper1901.com) — A longtime central Illinois resident, Lavon Wright once worked at the Joliet Arsenal in Elwood, connecting her life story to your community. Her family shares that she lived to 101, was devoted to Kempton Methodist Church, volunteered for decades in Dwight, and leaves behind a large, close-knit family who remember her love of crafts, dancing, and time together. 
📸 Around Elwood
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Upcoming Events in
Elwood
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★ Featured events ★
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Autumn Outing at Whispering Oaks →
26550 W Orchid Ln, Channahon
11:00 am
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
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Children's Garden - Fall Clean-Up Volunteers Needed →
Elwood, IL Calendar, 801 N Chicago Street, Elwood
2:00 pm -
Elwood Senior Fitness: Chair Yoga →
Elwood IL
1:30 pm -
Elwood Teen Volunteering →
Elwood IL
4:00 pm
Sunday November 8
Tuesday November 10
📣 Elwood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 CWW Lunch November 5: Networking & Membership Drive
JULIET'S TAVERN, 205 N Chicago St, Joliet
11:45 am -
Cat In The Hat Party →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
4:00 pm -
Girls Basketball vs. Taft
Rockdale School District 84, 715 Meadow Ave, Rockdale
4:15 pm -
Teen Volunteering →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
5:00 pm -
Keep Calm and Crochet On with Krislette →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
5:15 pm -
The Story of Art in America Route 66: Joliet, Illinois →
Joliet Area History Museum, 204 Ottawa St., Joliet
6:00 pm -
Budlight Football toss is back →
14285 South County Line Road, Shorewood
6:00 pm -
Premiere of The Story of Art in America Route 66 →
Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 North Ottawa Street, Joliet
6:00 pm -
First Fridays: Coffee & Breakfast November 2026 →
Will County Courthouse, 100 W Jefferson St, Joliet
8:30 am
Thursday November 5
Friday November 6
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- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Loves posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Cashier in Channahon. Apply here.
- Staffmark posted a job opening for Customer Service Phone Rep in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Channahon
- Stop Sticks Stopped Him, Now It's Time For Shorewood Police Detainee To Lose His Car Forever: Forfeiture (patch.com)
Wilmington
- Route 66 Christmas Shop Hop to bring holiday shopping to Will, Grundy county communities (shawlocal.com)
- Tri-Valley will host Wilmington in Class 2A football second round (mcleancountytimes.com)
Shorewood
- Stop Sticks Stopped Him, Now It's Time For Shorewood Police Detainee To Lose His Car Forever: Forfeiture (patch.com)
Ok Elwood! 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: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" — Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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