🌱 How Kane County is reshuffling its last COVID relief dollars
Kane, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Kane! 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:
- How Kane County is reshuffling its last COVID relief dollars
- Friends share memories after deadly wrong-way crash on I-88
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
- Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kane County Board OKs more reallocations of COVID-19 relief funds, with spending deadline approaching (chicagotribune.com) — Kane County leaders just approved more than $600,000 in new reallocations of remaining federal COVID-19 relief money, shifting under-budget project funds into building security, 911 radio upgrades, and State’s Attorney staffing. With about $22 million still unspent, the county must finish authorizing projects by the end of 2024 and use all funds by the end of 2026, so more shifts are likely. 
• Friends remember UIC student athlete Sariyah Watson killed in wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora (cbsnews.com) — A 21-year-old UIC track sprinter from DeKalb was one of three people killed in a wrong-way crash early Sunday on I-88 in Kane County near Aurora. Friends and former teammates are mourning her as a joyful, supportive presence, while UIC Athletics offers counseling and support to students and staff shaken by the tragedy.
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Girls Varsity Softball @ Waterloo High School
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High School Graduation
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Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Jersey Community High School, 801 N State St, Jerseyville
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Boys JV Baseball @ Alton High School
Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Road, Alton
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Boys Varsity Baseball @ Alton High School
Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Road, Alton
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Boys Freshman Baseball @ Granite City Senior High School
Granite City Senior High School, 3101 Madison Ave, Granite City
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-- The Patch AM Team
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