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Also, don't miss Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Friday at Werk Force Brewing - No Cover on the Shorewood Patch calendar

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Greetings Shorewood! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Friday at Werk Force Brewing - No Cover at Werk Force Brewing Co.
  • Closest to the Pin Contest at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
  • Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) at Nik & Ivy Brewing Company

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Washington Open House
    Joliet PSD 86 402 Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433, USA
    4:15 pm
  • 2026 August Business After Hours at Bronkberry Farms
    Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Bronkberry Farms & Green House 18061 Bronk Rd Plainfield, IL 60586
    4:30 pm
  • Forest Park Open House
    Joliet PSD 86 1220 California Ave #1153, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Second Hand Soul Band | Joliet Park District |... →
    Preservation Park, 710 Taylor St, Joliet
    6:30 pm
  • DIZZYISDEAD →
    Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd, Joliet
    7:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Preschool 4 Yr Old First Day
    Elwood CCSD 203 Elwood, IL 60421
  • Run, Hide, Fight Training
    Walnut Trails Elem School SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
    8:45 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Joliet

  • Joliet District 86 Hosts Two School Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies (patch.com)

Channahon

  • Woman, 30, Dies After Crashing Into House At Rural Grundy County Intersection: Coroner Releases Identity (patch.com)

Ok Shorewood! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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