🌱 See how Hoopeston teams stacked up in Tuesday’s regional matchups.

Hey there, Hoopeston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Hoopeston teams stacked up in Tuesday’s regional matchups.

Also on today's calendar: Cloudburst Media and 3 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
• Friday: Windy with showers around, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Highlights/scores: High school sports (5-11-26) (wcia.com) — Hoopeston fans can check how their teams fared, with baseball falling 2–0 to Armstrong-Potomac while softball earned an 8–6 win over the same school. The roundup also lists scores from many other central Illinois high school baseball, softball, and soccer games as the regular season nears its end.
   

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📸 Around Hoopeston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoopeston

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 5

• Summer Nights Concert at 112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe – Hoopeston →
  112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe, 112 E Main St, Hoopeston
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 16

• MS Track Sectionals T 10:00
  Tuscola Community High School, 500 S Prairie St, Tuscola
  10:00 am

Monday May 18

• Cloudburst Media →
  9:00 am
• HS Softball Class 1A Regional Quarterfinal T 4:30
  Durham Park, 619 W Lincoln Ave, Onarga
  4:30 pm

Wednesday May 20

• HS Softball Class 1A Regional Semifinal T 4:30
  Durham Park, 619 W Lincoln Ave, Onarga
  4:30 pm

Friday June 5

• Summer Nights- JMT Live →
  112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe, 112 E Main St, Hoopeston
  7:00 pm

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📣 Hoopeston Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 16

• FFA Plant Sale
  Hoopeston Area High School Greenhouse east of the High School
  8:00 am
• MS Track Sectionals T 10:00
  Tuscola Community High School, 500 S Prairie St, Tuscola
  10:00 am
• Vermilion Voles Vintage Base Ball →
  Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville
  12:00 pm
• Kennekuk Road Runners - Dogs & Cats →
  22296 Henning Rd, Danville
  1:00 pm

Sunday May 17

• Class of 2026 Graduation
  Payton Moss Field
  1:30 pm

Monday May 18

• HS Softball Class 1A Regional Quarterfinal T 4:30
  Durham Park, 619 W Lincoln Ave, Onarga
  4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Secondary Teacher in Cissna Park. Apply here.
• Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Special Education Teacher - 3rd Grade in Watseka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hoopeston here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Watseka

• Herscher's High ties IHSA assist record, McNamara softball tops Providence: Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup (shawlocal.com)

Danville

• Balloons Over Vermilion Marks 10th Year With Drone Spectacular and Kite Shows (mahometdaily.com)
• Workshop offered to help residents save on energy bill in Champaign, Vermilion Co. (wcia.com)
• Highlights/scores: High school sports (5-12-26) (wcia.com)

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Ok Hoopeston! 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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