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Coming up on the calendar:
MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center at Joliet Junior College Event Center
Mission: Run 5K Run & Walk at St. Joseph School
Cross Country Sectionals at Round Barn Farm Park
... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!