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🌱 Patch AM: Voyage - A Journey Tribute and 10 more events

Coming up on the Shorewood Patch calendar: Joliet Slammers vs. Mississippi Mud Monsters

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Hello Shorewood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Joliet Slammers vs. Mississippi Mud Monsters
  • Intermediate Open House at Jones Elementary School
  • Junior High Open House at Jones Elementary School

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • Intermediate Open House
    Jones Elementary School Joliet, IL 60431
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Junior High Open House
    Jones Elementary School Joliet, IL 60431
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Bus Evacuation Drill
    Jones Elementary School Joliet, IL 60431
    8:45 am
    • Friday September 4
  • HF: PAC Meeting
    Troy Hofer Elem Sch SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
    9:30 am
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Bus Evacuation Drill
    Walnut Trails Elem School SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
    8:45 am
  • HF: 4th Grade Grandparent Lunch
    Troy Hofer Elem Sch SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
    11:45 am
    • Friday September 18
  • Voyage - A Journey Tribute →
    Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd, Joliet
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • 2026 Member Lunch August 27: State of the City Address with Mayor Terry D'Arcy
    Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Renaissance Center 214 N Ottawa St. Joliet
    11:30 am
  • Washington Academy Open House
    Joliet PSD 86 402 Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433, USA
    4:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • City Electric Supply Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
    Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry City Electric Supply (CES) 16714 Cherry Creek Ct. Joliet, IL 60433
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Ugly Kid Joe, Wheatus, platinum moon →
    The Forge, 22 W Cass St, Joliet
    6:30 pm

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  • 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Pizza Ranch posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Shorewood. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Shorewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shorewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Joliet

  • Joliet Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra Makes Decision On Whether To Seek Re-Election In District 5 (patch.com)
  • Attempted Murderer At Joliet's Teen Detention Center Left Victim 'Nonverbal,' Judge Sentences 'Lil Moe' (patch.com)

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New Lenox

  • Girl's Encounter With Driver In Parking Lot Alarms Parents: New Lenox Police (patch.com)
  • New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Hosts 'Your Light Still Shines' Community Awareness Event (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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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