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🌱 How a Ridge Road gas station stop led to a felony arrest

Minooka, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Minooka! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Ridge Road gas station stop led to a felony arrest
  • Why a Minooka fan says Journey’s farewell show still felt timeless

Also on today's calendar: Treats & Treasures Summer Craft Fair at Timbers of Shorewood and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Morris Police arrest sex offender for failing to register (shawlocal.com) — Police recently arrested a man at a Ridge Road gas station in Minooka after determining he was not complying with sex offender registration rules and had stayed in the area for several days. Multiple agencies, including Minooka Police and Kendall County deputies, assisted in taking him into custody on felony registration-related charges.
   

• Journey gives farewell concert, touches on nostalgia at State Farm Center (dailyillini.com) — A Minooka resident shared memories of first seeing Journey in 1978 while attending what’s billed as the band’s final tour stop at State Farm Center. Fans from Illinois and beyond described how Journey’s classic rock, energetic performance, and nostalgic hits have shaped their lives as the group says goodbye on its Final Frontier Tour.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • World's 1st Dairy Queen In Joliet Claims Spot As Landmark For Iconic Route 66 Centennial (patch.com)
  • Judge denies SAFE-T Act release for Joliet teen charged with first-degree murder (shawlocal.com)

Plainfield

  • Plainfield Park District Achieves 'Triple Crown' In Financial Reporting (patch.com)

Ok Minooka! 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: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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