🌱 Metropolis remembers Ward 4 Alderman and community leader Chad Lewis

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• Metropolis remembers Ward 4 Alderman and community leader Chad Lewis

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Monday WMOK Yellow Sheet – June 1, 2026 – Metropolis and Massac County News (920wmok.com) — Metropolis is mourning Ward 4 Alderman Chad Lewis, a driving force behind city projects, school supply giveaways, and July 4th celebrations. WMOK is honoring his legacy by creating a dedicated City of Metropolis page and asking residents to share details of his many community roles so his impact is fully documented.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Teacher In Service Day
  Dongola USD 66 Dongola, IL 62926
  8:00 am
• Lady Eagles Softball @ West Frankfort (DH)
  Vienna High School Vienna, IL 62995
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Lady Eagles Basketball: Open Gym
  Vienna High School Vienna, IL 62995
  8:00 am

Tuesday June 9

• AARP Driver Safety for 50+ Training
  Vienna High School Media Center
  8:00 am
• Boys Summer League Open Gym
  Vienna Elem School Dist 55 New Gym
  4:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• VHS Shootout
  Vienna Elem School Dist 55 New Gym
  8:00 am

Monday June 15

• Cairo Junior/Senior High School | Cairo, IL →
  Cairo Junior/Senior High School District, 4201 Sycamore St, Cairo
  2:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• Chamber Music of Price, Coleman and Montgomery... →
  Harold S Jones Fine Arts Center, 815 Commercial Ave, Cairo
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 28

• The Rose Family →
  Pope County Historical, 101 E Main St, Golconda
  6:00 pm

Friday September 4

• Meet & Greet Fish Fry →
  Pulaski Bar & Grill, 103 Chestnut St, Pulaski
  5:00 pm

Saturday September 5

• Meridian 06’ - 20 Year Reunion →
  Egyptian Country Club, 4880 Old U.S. 51, Mounds
  7:00 pm

Saturday September 12

• Cairo IL Heritage blues and gospel 2026 →
  Cairo, Illinois Historical Marker, Cairo
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver(02852) - Metropolis IL in Metropolis. Apply here.
• Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Mechanic - Level 3 in Metropolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metropolis here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

• 12 Illinois Hidden Gems That Feel Made For Early Summer (everafterinthewoods.com)

Cairo

• Terriers shine brightest at state track meet (bnd.com)

Marion

• Domestic battery incident led to a 2 hour stand off in Marion (cilfm.com)
• Williamson County officials to host car seat check event (kfvs12.com)
• Carbondale's Frierdich, CORL's Mitchell earn titles (bnd.com)

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-- 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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