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Peru, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Peru! 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:

  • Tech Roundtable at Illinois Valley Community College
  • Pendulum Basics with Tatiana Panferova at Unwind at Westclox
  • Grapes & Hops Day on the Hill at August Hill Winery & Vineyard

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Brisk and cool, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peru

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday September 23
  • Tech Roundtable →
    Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N Orlando Smith St, Oglesby
    9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The perfect place to get a home cooked meal!
    Wonderful food and wait staff! Reasonable prices! (Nextdoor Peru)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Peru. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Peru. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peru here.

🗞 Nearby News

Spring Valley

  • Monmouth-Roseville Improves to 2-3 With 30-14 Win Over Spring Valley Hall (977wmoi.com)

Oglesby

  • Green Thumb Integrated Pest Management Technician in Oglesby, IL (syracuse.com)

Mendota

  • Ridley Feed Ingredients Named 2026 Feed Facility Of The Year (grainjournal.com)

Ok Peru! 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 are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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