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Also, don't miss Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) on the Elwood Patch calendar

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Good morning Elwood! 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:

  • Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) at Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
  • Preschool 4 Yr Old First Day at Elwood CCSD 203
  • Preschool 3 Yr Old First Day at Elwood CCSD 203

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

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Boys Soccer Tryouts
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    2:30 pm
  • Softball Practice
    Rockdale SD 84 Rockdale Village Park, Rockdale, IL 60436, USA
    3:30 pm
  • Cross Country Practice →
    Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
    3:30 pm
  • Back to School Open House
    Rockdale SD 84 Joliet, IL 60436
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • John 13:34 ESV
    [34] A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. https://bible.com… (Nextdoor Elwood/Jackson Township)
  • CJ Logistics USA Corporation posted a job opening for Stand Up Forklift Operator, 1st shift (Monday -Friday) 9:00am- 5:30pm in Elwood. Apply here.
  • Road & Rail Services posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Elwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Channahon

  • Louis Goode 'Was Going To Kill Her By Slitting Her Throat' After Squeezing Her Neck: Prosecutors (patch.com)
  • AdventHealth Foundation Golf Tournament planned at Cog Hill in Lemont (shawlocal.com)

Wilmington

Joliet

  • Joliet West Cancels High School Classes On Campus On 2nd Day Of School Year: Surprising Reason Given (patch.com)
  • Louis Goode 'Was Going To Kill Her By Slitting Her Throat' After Squeezing Her Neck: Prosecutors (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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