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🌱 Touch a Truck 2026 and 11 more events

Oglesby, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Oglesby! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Touch a Truck 2026 at I & M Canal National Heritage Area
  • The Disco Circus at I & M Canal National Heritage Area
  • Mini Greenhouse Terrarium Class at I & M Canal National Heritage Area

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

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


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
  • Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oglesby

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    Thursday June 4
  • Touch a Truck 2026
    I & M Canal National Heritage Area Dellwood Park, Woods Drive, Lockport, 60441, United States
    10:30 am
  • The Disco Circus
    I & M Canal National Heritage Area Jacob Henry Mansion, 20 S. Eastern, Joliet, IL, 60433, United States
    10:45 am
  • Mini Greenhouse Terrarium Class
    I & M Canal National Heritage Area Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 7th St., LaSalle, 61301, United States
    5:30 pm
  • BYOB Yin Yoga
    I & M Canal National Heritage Area Rejuvenate – Plants & Wellness, 2212 Plainfield Rd., Crest Hill, IL, 60403, United States
    6:30 pm
  • Sunset Soiree - Wild Daisy
    I & M Canal National Heritage Area Sunset Soiree Location, Stephen & Talcott, Lemont, 60439, United States
    7:00 pm
  • Game of Tones - Music Bingo with a Twist
    I & M Canal National Heritage Area Critical Grind Board Game Cafe, 852 Sharp Dr., Shorewood, IL, 60404, United States
    7:00 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • Handmade Happy Hour: Create Your Own Door Sign
    I & M Canal National Heritage Area Bronkberry Farms, 18061 Bronk Rd., Plainfield, IL, 60586, United States
    6:00 pm
  • Magic Pride - The Gathering
    I & M Canal National Heritage Area Critical Grind Board Game Cafe, 852 Sharp Dr., Shorewood, IL, 60404, United States
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Oglesby. Apply here.
  • United Natural Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Equipment Operator - NO WEEKENDS in Oglesby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oglesby here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Parker history students win state, earn trip to national competition (hfchronicle.com)
  • Ottawa hosts electronics recycling drive-thru Saturday (shawlocal.com)

Ok Oglesby! 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 Oglesby

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oglesby

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