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Monticello, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Monticello! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Improve Your Improv - June 4
  • Time: TBA -SB G V Away IHSA State Finals (6/4 - 6/6) at Monticello CUSD 25
  • Time: TBA -SOC G V Away IHSA State Finals (6/4 - 6/5) at Monticello CUSD 25

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

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


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

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  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Monticello. Apply here.
  • CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Monticello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monticello here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Mahomet

  • Top of the Morning, June 2, 2026 (news-gazette.com)
  • People's Choice champs, baseball big-wigs, cellphones in schools and more (news-gazette.com)
  • β€˜Most fulfilling thing that I've ever experienced': Central IL woman honored for raising almost $140K for cancer patients (wcia.com)

Champaign

  • Champaign Co. History Museum announces 250 celebration events (wandtv.com)
  • Free summer meals available for children at Champaign Unit 4 schools (wixy.com)
  • Champaign Centennial High School principal resigns (wcia.com)

Ok Monticello! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Monticello

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Monticello

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.