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🌱 How Eureka’s boys track team brought home a conference championship

Eureka, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Eureka’s boys track team brought home a conference championship

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prep sports recap for May 11, 2026 (centralillinoisproud.com) — Eureka High’s boys track and field team captured the Heart of Illinois Conference championship at El Paso-Gridley, a big win for local athletes and fans. The roundup also highlights standout performances from area baseball and softball teams, plus a dominant night from Peoria Notre Dame soccer star Ava Lafollette.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Coffee & Company
    Sunnyland Branch, 16 Sunnyland Plz, Washington
    10:30 am
  • Starting Your Business in Illinois
    Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria
    1:00 pm
  • Girls Track Sectional
    Metamora Township High School, 101 W Madison St, Metamora
    4:00 pm
  • Sophomore and Freshman Baseball at East Peoria
    EastSide Centre, 1 Eastside Dr, East Peoria
    4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Multi family garage sale with items for everyone!
    Items included (but in no way limited to!) baby clothes, women's clothing, men's clothing, electronics, outdoor furniture, 4x8 murals of Eureka… (Nextdoor Main/Center)
  • LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Secondary Teacher in Eureka. Apply here.
  • Jacob Weston - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Customer Relations Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eureka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Metamora

  • Vote for Journal Star boys athlete of the week for May 4-9, presented by CEFCU (pjstar.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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