Coffee in hand, Forsyth? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Forsyth’s own helped Monmouth battle through their conference tournament
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 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
- Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fighting Scots Baseball Rallies Past Beloit but Season Ends with Loss to IC (977wmoi.com) — Forsyth baseball fans will recognize hometown player Jacob Blunck contributing a key single as Monmouth College battled through the Midwest Conference Tournament. The Fighting Scots edged Beloit 7–6 in a resumed game but then fell 11–4 to Illinois College, ending their season despite a huge two-homer day from Aidan Parkins and strong efforts from several Illinois-based teammates.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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Mattoon Girls Varsity Soccer @ Warrensburg-Latham →
Warrensburg-Latham High School, 430 North St, Warrensburg
4:30 pm
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Meridian JV Softball @ Maroa-Forsyth →
Maroa-Forsyth High School, 610 W Washington Street Rd, Maroa
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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WL FFA Plant Sale
Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11
Warrensburg, IL 62573
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State of the Community Luncheon - May 14, 2026 →
Mt. Zion Convention Center
12:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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A History of Bicycling in Illinois →
Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Ln, Decatur
2:00 pm
Monday May 18
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Normal University Varsity Baseball @ Maroa-Forsyth →
Maroa-Forsyth High School, 610 W Washington Street Rd, Maroa
4:30 pm
Tuesday May 19
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Ribbon Cutting for SIU Medicine - May 19, 2026
Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce, 101 S Main St #102, Decatur
11:30 am
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Maroa-Forsyth JV Baseball @ Clinton →
Clinton High School, 1200 IL-54, Clinton
4:30 pm
Saturday May 23
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V Baseball @ Mt Pulaski →
Mt Pulaski High School, 206 S Spring St, Mt Pulaski
10:00 am
Tuesday May 26
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PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Decatur, IL →
Business Center of Decatur, 2121 S Imboden Ct, Decatur
9:00 am
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Open Mic Night →
Golden Fox Brewing, LLC, 3025 N Kandy Ln, Decatur
6:00 pm
Thursday May 28
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Lakeview: Farmer City Heritage Days 2026 →
DeWitt County 4-H Fairgrounds
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Menards, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocker in Forsyth. Apply here.
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Management and Store Leadership in Forsyth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forsyth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Decatur
- The Salvation Army Celebrates National Salvation Army Week in Decatur (nowdecatur.com)
- Millikin University and Decatur Memorial Hospital launch nursing program (wandtv.com)
- Grand jury returns murder indictments against Decatur couple (herald-review.com)
Mount Zion
Ok Forsyth! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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