Good morning Johnsburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Johnsburg standouts powered Monday’s wins on the diamond?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
- Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hampshire's Lucas Prange throws no-hitter, strikes out nine in victory: Monday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — Johnsburg High School teams had a strong Monday, with Skyhawks baseball beating Sandwich 7-2 and softball edging Woodstock 5-3 behind standout pitching and big extra-base hits. The roundup also recaps numerous other McHenry County baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse and water polo results from conference play.

📸 Around Johnsburg
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Upcoming Events in
Johnsburg
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Thursday May 14
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Bites & Business at Antioch Pizza - Woodstock
Antioch Pizza - Woodstock, 150 South Eastwood Drive, Woodstock
12:00 pm
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SCVN Dine & Share at Portillos
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 127 E Calhoun St, Woodstock
5:00 pm
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Paws on the Patio
Squire on the Square, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock
5:00 pm
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Clay Creations- A Monthly Themed Pottery Project
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 220 Main Street, Woodstock
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
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WYP Social - Woodstock Derby Dash Scavenger Hunt
Old Courthouse, 101 N Johnson Street, Woodstock
5:30 pm
Saturday May 16
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Stevie McVie
Woodstock Opera House
7:30 pm
Sunday May 17
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Equestrian Stables Open Barn →
Rancho 4 Diamantes, 6110 Greenwood Rd., Wonder Lake
11:00 am
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Woodstock High School Graduation
Larry Dale Field, 417 Forest Ave, Woodstock
2:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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Indoor Pickleball →
Fox Lake, IL Calendar, 10 Riverview Avenue, Fox Lake
9:00 am
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Lunch & Learn Burnout & Self-Care in the Workplace
White Oaks at McHenry, 4605 W. Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry
12:00 pm
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Drop-in Game Center →
Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Avenue, Fox Lake
1:00 pm
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Alzheimer's Support Group →
Cottages of Fox Lake, 16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Multiple fire departments are responding to a working house fire on Joyce Ct. in McHenry Township, with fire showing from the first and second floors.
4:48PM on May 11: Working house fire reported at 4903 Joyce Ct in McHenry Township, with fire showing from the delta side of the first and second… (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
McHenry
- Police help escort resident out of house after fire causes significant damage that left home uninhabitable in McHenry (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- 'Come stand with others': Republicans announce 'silent majority' rally in McHenry in support of Trump, ICE (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- McHenry: Residential home goes for $477,000 (shawlocal.com)
Spring Grove
Grayslake
- Volo Museum Gets $50 Ticket for Car That Hasn’t Moved in Years: Report (patch.com)
Ok Johnsburg! 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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