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Thursday June 18th Patch AM

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  • How an Oswego fire lieutenant was honored as a Kendall County hero

Also on today's calendar: MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale Event and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower; breezy, warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Veterans honored for service to their communities (thevoice.us) — An Oswego Fire Protection District lieutenant, Kris Kearns, was among six veterans and veteran-supporting groups honored at Kendall County’s Tribute to Heroes reception in Yorkville. The event celebrated their military service and ongoing community work, including Kearns’ safety outreach in Oswego. Organizers also highlighted how Scouting America connects youth with these local role models.    


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    Thursday June 18
  • Beginning English | Inglés para principiantes
    Aurora Public Library Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
    9:00 am
  • New to English
    Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
    9:15 am
  • (Virtual) English Club
    Plainfield Public Library District US
    10:00 am
  • Patriotic Slime Time
    West Aurora Branch Library West Branch - Meeting Room
    10:00 am
  • Family Storytime
    Aurora Public Library Santori Library - Storytime Room 139
    10:00 am

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  • Obituary: John “Jack” Hancock —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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    Bring in anything from your yard you think possibly could be blown away by the strong winds . Please don’t forget to bring your pets inside asap. Do… (Nextdoor Southbury)
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  • Ricoh Americas Corporation posted a job opening for High Volume Print Production Specialist in Oswego. Apply here.
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Oswego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oswego here.

🗞 Nearby News

Aurora

  • Aurora University Class Of 1999 Grad Named Winner Of Golden Apple Award (patch.com)
  • Krusinski Breaks Ground on 32,000 SF Addition for Nonprofit Food Distribution Hub in Aurora, Illinois (rebusinessonline.com)
  • Man Saves Baby Falcon From Drowning In Fox River (patch.com)

Yorkville

  • Machine Operator (2nd Shift - $1,500 Sign on Bonus) job in Yorkville, Illinois, United States (mars.com)

Plainfield

  • Village Board Approves Open-Carry Alcohol Policy For Cruise Nights (patch.com)
  • 'Suspicious' Fire Breaks Out At Plainfield Car Wash, Cat Rescued: FD (patch.com)

Ok Oswego! 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: An egg (Thank you LaJean D. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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