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Gilman, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Gilman! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
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- What did Sen. Durbin hear from Gilman’s biofuel leaders?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• US Sen. Durbin visits Incobrasa Industries to discuss biofuels' importance to Illinois farmers (biobased-diesel.com) — Incobrasa Industries in Gilman recently hosted U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin for a discussion on how biofuels support Illinois soybean farmers and rural economies. Local plant leaders and farmers highlighted biodiesel’s role in jobs, energy production, and markets for Illinois-grown soybeans, while Durbin pledged to push for stable federal policies that encourage continued investment. 
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Gilman. Apply here.
- Growmark, Inc. posted a job opening for Grain Elevator Location Manager - Ludlow Cooperative Elevator Co. - Gilman, IL in Gilman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilman here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Marcus James Mason -May 25 2026 (castlecountryradio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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