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🌱 When Harrisburg gardeners should expect the first frost this fall

Harrisburg, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Harrisburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Harrisburg gardeners should expect the first frost this fall

Also on today's calendar: HARRISBURG: Free Laundry Day — Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 First Frost Dates for the Tri State Region (my1053wjlt.com) — Gardeners and outdoor planners in Harrisburg can expect the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s estimated first frost around October 21, giving you a rough deadline for tender plants and late harvests. The guide compares dates across nearby Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois communities, and explains how frost forms so you can better protect your fall gardens and flowers.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Story Time with a Librarian
    Eldorado Memorial Public Library 1001 Grant St, Eldorado, IL, United States, Illinois 62930
    11:30 am
    • Friday August 7
  • Summer Break ☀️
    Harrisburg CUSD 3 Harrisburg, IL 62946
    • Thursday August 13
  • Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting
    Eldorado Memorial Public Library 1001 Grant St, Eldorado, IL, United States, Illinois 62930
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Brown Bags & Books →
    Harrisburg District Library, 2 W Walnut St, Harrisburg
    12:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • Living the Dream Exhibition Closing Reception →
    Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art, 3575 College Rd, Harrisburg
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Murphy USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Harrisburg. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Harrisburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Marion

West Frankfort

Ok Harrisburg! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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