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Shawneetown, Illinois Patch AM: a 2 min read

Good morning to you Shawneetown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. β˜€οΈ

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Adult Coloring
    Harrisburg District Library, 2 West Walnut St., Harrisburg
    1:00 pm
  • Teen Foodie Club
    Harrisburg District Library, 2 West Walnut St., Harrisburg
    3:00 pm
  • Project Next Generation: EML STEAMPUNKS
    Eldorado Memorial Public Library, 1001 Grant St, Eldorado
    4:00 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • Baseball @ Massac Co
    Eldorado High School Eldorado, IL 62930
    4:30 pm
  • Dungeons & Dragons Club
    Eldorado Memorial Public Library, 1001 Grant St, Eldorado
    5:00 pm
  • Friday May 15
  • Dungeons & Dragons
    Harrisburg District Library, 2 West Walnut St., Harrisburg
    3:30 pm
  • EML Teen Film Society
    Eldorado Memorial Public Library, 1001 Grant St, Eldorado
    5:00 pm
  • HS graduation
    GALLATIN CUSD 7 Junction, IL 62954
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday May 16
  • Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popular Culture
    Harrisburg District Library, 2 West Walnut St., Harrisburg
    9:30 am
  • Dino Community Drawing
    Eldorado Memorial Public Library, 1001 Grant St, Eldorado
    10:00 am
  • Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popluar Culture β†’
    Harrisburg District Library, 2 W Walnut St, Harrisburg
    10:30 am
  • Monday May 18
  • HSB(A) Vienna
    GALLATIN CUSD 7 Junction, IL 62954

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Long John Silver's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Harrisburg. Apply here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Eldorado

  • Results From Chuck Ingram Girls Invitational – WRUL-FM (wrul.com)

Harrisburg

  • Harrisburg Healthcare Workshop to Focus on Mental Wellness Through Art (wsiltv.com)
  • Billy Ray Wolford, 63, of Crossville (wfiwradio.com)

Carmi

  • Two Carmi Women Arrested Monday – WRUL-FM (wrul.com)
  • Local Sports Recap – May 12, 2026 – WRUL-FM (wrul.com)
  • Five Arrested Over the Weekend – WRUL-FM (wrul.com)

Ok Shawneetown! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shawneetown

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shawneetown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.