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Hello Manhattan! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

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
  • Battle of the Local Pizza Challenge at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm with high clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
  • Friday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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