Hi Kirkwood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday June 3
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Abingdon-Avon Public Schools Foundation Meeting
Hedding Grade Sch
Abingdon, IL 61410
6:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Wine & Yoga →
Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery, 120 Hidden Dr, Galesburg
5:30 pm
Friday June 5
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Aledo Rhubarb Fest 2026 →
Central Park, SE 2nd Ave, Aledo
9:00 am
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Rhubarb Fest “Day 1” — Aledo Main Street →
Aledo Main Street, 100 E Main St, Aledo
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Rhubarb Fest “Day 2” — Aledo Main Street →
Aledo Main Street, 100 E Main St, Aledo
9:00 am
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2nd Annual Putt For Purple — Reserve Artisan Ales →
Lake Bracken Country Club, 1036 Sunny Knoll Dr, Galesburg
1:30 pm
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Hello, Summer! Music & S'mores →
Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg
2:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
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Sports & Stem Camp →
Discovery Depot Children's Museum, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg
1:00 pm
Thursday June 11
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Farmers Market — Aledo Main Street →
Aledo Main Street, 100 E Main St, Aledo
4:00 pm
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Food Pantry Day
Hedding Grade Sch
Abingdon, IL 61410
4:00 pm
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Craft Night Out: Ladybug Mosaic Statue →
Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Dr, Galesburg
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
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West Office closed at 3:00 for the summer
United CUSD 304
Monmouth, IL 61462
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Arby's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Monmouth. Apply here.
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Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Monmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Monmouth
- OSF Wound Care — advanced wound care comes to Galesburg and what patients need to know (wgil.com)
- Two Warren County crashes leave one dead, five injured (tspr.org)
- Carl Sandburg College honors alumni for post-graduate achievements (galesburg.com)
Galesburg
- Meet Açaí with Me — the Galesburg food truck born from a vacation obsession (wgil.com)
- Western Big 6 state championships by the numbers — a complete look at the conference's athletic legacy (wgil.com)
Ok Kirkwood! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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