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🌱 How did Grant Park’s Dragons dominate Illinois Lutheran on the diamond?
Hello Grant Park! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Grant Park’s Dragons dominate Illinois Lutheran on the diamond?
- Why are federal prosecutors now leading a case Grant Park police joined?
Also on today's calendar: Grant Park Varsity Baseball @ Beecher and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Periods of sun; breezy, warm, with a high of 82 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; cooler, temps: high: 55, low: 36.
- Sunday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 53 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Callaghan O'Connor blasts 3 HRs, Nick Pignatiello 2 in Bishop McNamara win: Thursday's Daily Journal roundup (shawlocal.com) — Grant Park’s baseball and softball teams both rolled to dominant conference wins, with the Dragons sweeping Illinois Lutheran behind strong pitching and big bats. The roundup also highlights standout performances from nearby schools like Bishop McNamara, Manteno, Beecher, and Herscher across baseball, softball, soccer, and tennis, giving local fans a full look at Thursday’s prep action. 
• Bartender's Accused Killer's Case Now In Feds' Hands, Death Penalty A Possibility: Prosecutors (patch.com) — Grant Park residents should know their police department is among several agencies helping investigate the robbery and killing of Momence bar owner Courtney Drysdale, now charged in federal court. Prosecutors say the Indiana suspect faces potential life imprisonment or even the death penalty, as authorities coordinate across Illinois and Indiana to pursue the maximum penalties allowed under federal law.
📸 Around Grant Park
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Upcoming Events in
Grant Park
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★ Featured events ★
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Grant Park Varsity Baseball @ Momence
Momence High School, 101 N Franklin St, Momence
4:30 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Grant Park Varsity Baseball @ Beecher
Beecher High School , 538 Miller St , Beecher
4:30 pm -
Beecher Varsity Baseball @ Grant Park
Grant Park High School , 421 Esson Farm Rd , Grant Park
4:30 pm -
Trio performance
Sollitt Tap , 11830 Sollitt Rd , Beecher
2:00 pm
Tuesday April 28
Thursday April 30
Sunday May 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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PROJECT: Make a Top Part 1 of 2
Tristan Tulle & Sequins , 759 Penfield St , Beecher
10:00 am -
K3 Kays Spring Market
Kankakee High School , 1200 W Jeffery St , Kankakee
10:00 am -
Pokémon of Plum Creek
Plum Creek Nature Center , 27064 Dutton Rd , Beecher
1:00 pm -
April Grooves
Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee , 150 N Schuyler Ave , Kankakee
5:00 pm -
Drag Me To Brunch @ Stefari West Ave
Stefari West Avenue , 267 S West Ave , Kankakee
10:00 am -
Drag Me To Brunch
Stefari West Avenue , 267 S West Ave , Kankakee
10:00 am -
HS Track - @ Dwight Invite
Momence CUSD 1 , 801 S Franklin St , Dwight
3:00 pm -
Nature Play Day After Hours: Nature Detectives
Plum Creek Nature Center , 27064 Dutton Rd , Beecher
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Substitute Food Service Worker - Beecher School Nutrition in Beecher. Apply here.
- Gardant Management Solutions, Inc. posted a job opening for Dietary Aide - Part Time in Manteno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grant Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Momence
- Khloe Picard's homer, Masyn Kuder's shutout lead Coal City past Peotone: Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup (shawlocal.com)
- Homeowners in Kankakee County pay a median property tax bill of $4,342 in FY 2024 (kankakeetimes.com)
Manteno
- County is on board for funding Visit Kankakee County (shawlocal.com)
Bradley
- Rally falls short as softball falls to WKU (gopurpleaces.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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