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Rockdale, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Sound Bath Healing at Old Central Church
  • The Circus Of Imagination ($10 off discount code: SAVE)
  • Channahon Independence Day Celebration 2026 at Ronald D. Lehman Community Park

Today's riddle: What do you call a cow with no legs? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: A morning shower in the area, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Sunday June 21
  • 2026 RSR Scouts BSA Resident Camp - Week 2 β†’
    Boy Scouts of America Rainbow Council Rainbow Scout Reservation, 2600 Winterbottom Rd, Morris, IL 60450
    12:00 pm
  • Dads Play Miniature Golf FREE at Haunted Trails
    Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics 1423 N. Broadway St. Joliet, IL. 60435
    12:00 pm
  • Summer Solstice Celebration β†’
    B3 Yoga and Wellness Center, 2370 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill
    1:00 pm
  • Chicago Truck Nation β†’
    Dirt Oval 66, 3200 S Chicago St, Joliet
    1:00 pm
  • Florence Y'alls at Joliet Slammers β†’
    Duly Health And Care Field, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr, Joliet
    1:05 pm
  • Minifigure Swap Night β†’
    Bricks & Minifigs, 20649 W Renwick Rd, Crest Hill
    3:00 pm
  • Monday June 22
  • Work Session β†’
    Crest Hill, IL Calendar, 20600 City Center Boulevard, Crest Hill
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday June 23
  • Music in Motion β†’
    White Oak Library District: Crest Hill Branch, 20670 City Center Blvd, Crest Hill
    9:15 am
  • Care Night at Christ Community Church Joliet β†’
    Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Christ Community Church Joliet
    6:30 pm
  • Wednesday June 24
  • 2026 Member Breakfast June 24: Illinois Legislative Update - Budget and Beyond with local State Senators and State Representatives
    Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet Southwest 1471 Rock Creek Blvd, Joliet, IL 60431
    7:30 am
  • Board of School Inspector Personnel Committee Meeting (Rescheduled
    Joliet PSD 86 Lynne Thigpen Elementary School, 207 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL
    6:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

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πŸ—ž Nearby News

Joliet

  • Seneca High senior wins garden club scholarship, eyes flower shop dream (shawlocal.com)
  • 1100 Barber, Joliet, IL 60435 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
  • Will County: Best deals on residential properties in the week of June 8 (shawlocal.com)

Crest Hill

  • Big Summer Events Coming Up? Consider Dental Treatments in Advance (shawlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ground Beef (Thank you Deb S. for sending it in!)
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