🌱 How a joint practice with Morris is fueling Wilmington’s title defense

Good morning Morris! 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 joint practice with Morris is fueling Wilmington’s title defense
• Morris community remembers the life of Patsy Ann “Patty” Goodman

Also on today's calendar: Demolition Athletic Club Cornhole Fundraiser and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A morning shower; more humid, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 89, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Wilmington's Declan Moran eager to make his mark on Wildcats (shawlocal.com) — Wilmington standout Declan Moran is stepping into a bigger leadership role after last season’s Class 2A state football title run. He describes how the Wildcats’ physical style, early system training, and recent joint practice with Morris and Richards are shaping their confidence as they prepare to defend their championship.
   

• Obituary of Patsy Ann Goodman (fredcdames.com) — Longtime Morris resident Patsy Ann “Patty” Goodman, 92, passed away July 22 at The Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris. A former Morris Hospital nurse who later worked at Dwight Correctional Facility, she is remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister; private graveside services will be held in Verona, with arrangements through Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Morris.
   

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📸 Around Morris

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Morris

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Monday July 27

• adult craft / Pam
  Morris Area Public Library auditorium
  12:30 pm
• White Elephant Bingo/ Diane
  Morris Area Public Library New Community Room
  12:30 pm
• Photo Club / Pam
  Morris Area Public Library New Community Room
  3:00 pm
• adult craft / Diane
  Morris Area Public Library auditorium
  5:30 pm

Tuesday July 28

• White Elephant Bingo/ Diane
  Morris Area Public Library New Community Room
  12:30 pm
• K-5 program/ Pam
  Morris Area Public Library auditoirum
  4:30 pm

Thursday July 30

• Teen/ Tween The Vault
  Morris Area Public Library 604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
  5:00 pm

Friday July 31

• Tai Ji Quan / 26 sessions/ Allan Catholic Charities
  Morris Area Public Library 604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
  1:30 pm

Saturday August 8

• Demolition Athletic Club Cornhole Fundraiser →
  Demolition Athletic Club, 110 Industrial Dr, Minooka
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• Midtown Market →
  Coal City Public Library District, 85 N Garfield St, Coal City
  9:00 am
• louis Armstron hot sixes and sevens/ pam
  Morris Area Public Library Community Room
  1:00 pm
• These Books Are Made for Walkin’ →
  Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055. W. Walnut Lane, off of, Channahon
  1:00 pm
• Chase the Storm! Wild Weather & Cool Demos →
  Three Rivers Public Library District- Minooka Branch, 109 N Wabena Ave, Minooka
  1:00 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

• The Reserves Network, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Control Manager in Morris. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for RTE Wrapper Clerk in Morris. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morris here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Seneca

• 12 years for Decatur man accused of forcing woman into prostitution (jg-tc.com)

Channahon

• Trial date set for Wilmington man charged with fatal crash with state trooper (shawlocal.com)
• 2026 Team Preview: Minooka Indians (on3.com)

Minooka

• House, Bertels share MVP honors for Edwardsville boys bowling team (bnd.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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