🌱 Pingree Grove earns EV-ready recognition—what this could mean for drivers

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In today's newsletter:

• Pingree Grove earns EV-ready recognition—what this could mean for drivers

Also on today's calendar: The VIKINGS are COMING!.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
• Monday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Honor 9 Communities Advancing EV Readiness Across Northern Illinois (cleantechnica.com) — Pingree Grove has been recognized in ComEd’s 2026 EV Readiness Program, joining eight other northern Illinois communities preparing for more electric vehicles with better policies, permitting, and emergency training. The program helps towns streamline EV charger installations, plan charging infrastructure, and access incentives, potentially shaping how future public and private charging options develop around Pingree Grove.
   

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📸 Around Pingree Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pingree Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday June 28

• The VIKINGS are COMING! →
  Good Templar Park Association, 528 East Side Dr, Geneva
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday June 23

• Board of Education Meeting
  Gary D Wright Elem Sch Anne B. Miller Board Room
  6:30 pm

Saturday June 27

• Police Officer Entry Level Testing Exam →
  Pingree Grove, IL Calendar, 555 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove
  8:00 am

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📣 Pingree Grove Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday June 20

• Historic Commission Workshop →
  Village of Algonquin Historic Village Hall
  7:30 am
• Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
  Gail Borden Public Library Main Library -
  9:00 am
• Microchipping Event →
  Carpenter Park, 300 Carpenter Blvd, Carpentersville
  9:00 am
• Pilates con los Bros
  Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Outdoor Stage
  10:00 am
• Community Sewing Circle
  Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
  10:00 am
• "Dudes & Donuts" Storytime
  South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
  10:30 am
• Manga & Anime Club for Grades 6-12
  Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Studio 270
  2:00 pm
• Aging with Grace and Humor - A Staged Reading
  Gail Borden Public Library Main Library -
  3:00 pm
• 2026 Huntley American Legion Vet Fest
  Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Huntley Legion Post 673 - Auxiliary S.A.L. 11712 Coral St. Huntley, IL 60142
  3:00 pm
• SIT. STAY. SIP. →
  Sew Hop'd Brewery and Taproom, 1 Union Special Plaza Suite 113, Huntley
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Elgin

• 132 Dawson Dr, Elgin, IL 60120 (redfin.com)
• Ecker Center in Elgin hosts free client art show Thursday (shawlocal.com)
• Lee & Associates brokers 442,601-square-foot industrial sale in Elgin (rejournals.com)

Carpentersville

• Carpentersville church annexation to provide new access to Menards (chicagotribune.com)

Crystal Lake

• Crystal Lake Ice Rink Incident: Sex Offender Accused Of Inappropriate Behavior (patch.com)
• Top Cop Accused Of Using Flock Plate Reader To Track Women He Dated: Authorities (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A synonym roll! (Thank you Sue P. for sending it in!)
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