What's up Romeoville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
How new Lake Michigan pipeline funding will change Romeoville's water future Also on today's calendar: The Breakfast Club and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees. Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 61. Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • More than $1 million in federal funds secured for Will County Lake Michigan water project (shawlocal.com ) — Romeoville is part of a regional project that just secured over $1 million in new federal funding to bring Lake Michigan water to local taps by 2030. The Grand Prairie Water Commission, including Romeoville and neighboring towns, is building a $1.5 billion system of pipelines, pump stations, and storage facilities to replace stressed groundwater supplies and ensure a long-term, reliable water source.
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★ Featured events ★ Friday August 21 The Breakfast Club → Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Friday at Werk Force Brewing - No Cover → Sunday August 23 Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 → Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) → Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Saturday August 22 Baseball Game Vs. Bishop McNamara & Queen Of Apostles Isle a la Cache Museum presents Back-to-school Scavenger Hunt → Isle a la Cache Museum presents 'Our Storytellers: Pokagon Potawatomi Black Ash Baskets' Exhibit → Sunday August 23 Isle a la Cache Museum presents 'Our Storytellers: Pokagon Potawatomi Black Ash Baskets' Exhibit → Isle a la Cache Museum presents Back-to-school Scavenger Hunt → Monday August 24 White Oak Library presents ESL Reading & Conversation Group → Softball Game Vs. Rockdale Saturday August 29 Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show → 📣 Romeoville Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
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💬 Chatter What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Romeoville to Further Increase Property Tax Rebate —Village of Romeoville Read on Patch Obituary: Antonio Martinez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Obituary: Anita C. Bottomley —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch StoryPoint posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Romeoville. Apply here. Crate and Barrel posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate in Romeoville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Romeoville here. 🗞 Nearby News Bolingbrook
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Louis Goode 'Was Going To Kill Her By Slitting Her Throat' After Squeezing Her Neck: Prosecutors (patch.com ) Lockport
Local Event: Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) (patch.com ) 2 Illinois pumpkin patches named on the most underrated list (chicagoparent.com ) Ok Romeoville! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)Submit it here!
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