🌱 Litchfield student earns promotion in WIU’s hands-on campus security program
Litchfield, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Litchfield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Litchfield student earns promotion in WIU’s hands-on campus security program
- How did Litchfield test powerhouse Father McGivney before the playoffs?
Also on today's calendar: Bingo @ Litchfield Moose Lodge – Litchfield, IL and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; windy, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 65, low: 49.
- Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Students Recognized for Work at Go West Security (wiu.edu) — A Western Illinois University security student from Litchfield, sophomore Joshua Schieferdecker, has been promoted to corporal with the Go West Security program, recognizing his work keeping campus riders safe. The article highlights several WIU students honored for their service, promotions, and leadership roles in the university’s hands-on public safety initiative in Macomb. 
• Father McGivney baseball enters IL postseason with injuries (theintelligencer.com) — Litchfield’s baseball team recently faced Father McGivney in Glen Carbon as the Griffins tune up for the Class 2A postseason despite losing three top pitchers to injuries. The story focuses on Father McGivney’s powerful offense, deep pitching staff, and upcoming playoff run, with Litchfield featured as a key late-season opponent.
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Roxana Varsity Baseball @ Litchfield →
Litchfield High School, 1705 N State St, Litchfield
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Bingo @ Litchfield Moose Lodge – Litchfield, IL →
Litchfield Moose Lodge 1634, 221 N Madison St, Litchfield
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Kids Yoga @ Litchfield Community Center – Litchfield, IL →
Litchfield Community Center, 1100 S State St, Litchfield
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Litchfield Community Center, 1100 S State St, Litchfield
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Bingo @ Litchfield Moose Lodge – Litchfield, IL →
Litchfield Moose Lodge 1634, 221 N Madison St, Litchfield
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Chair Yoga @ Litchfield Community Center – Litchfield, IL →
Litchfield Community Center, 1100 S State St, Litchfield
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🗓 Events Nearby
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72nd Benld Italian American Days →
Benld Park, 305 N Main St, Benld
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The Mulkins Family: Raymond Community Church →
A Community of Faith Church, 101 W Belle St, Raymond
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Litchfield. Apply here.
- Foresight Energy LP posted a job opening for Dozer Operator (Patton) in Litchfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Litchfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hillsboro
- This week's meetings in Montgomery County (heartlandnewsfeed.com)
- Tuning In (wilmamag.com)
Ok Litchfield! 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 its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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