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In today's newsletter:

• Why St. Charles is suddenly short 500,000 gallons of water daily
• How a St. Charles East ace dominated 27 batters this week

Also on today's calendar: Great White // Slaughter and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower in the a.m.; cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
• Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• St. Charles Facing 500,000-Gallon Daily Water Shortage, Officials Say (patch.com) — St. Charles officials say the city is currently short about 500,000 gallons of water per day, even with a new Ohio Avenue well expected in 2027. To protect future growth and everyday supply, the city plans a four-year, $350,000‑per‑year search for a new shallow aquifer well capable of delivering up to 2,500 gallons per minute.    

• Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles East's Hannah Wulf, senior, softball (shawlocal.com) — A standout week from St. Charles East senior pitcher Hannah Wulf has earned her Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week honors after 13 shutout innings and 27 strikeouts, including 14 against Geneva. She reflects on bouncing back from a loss to St. Charles North, sharing DuKane co-Pitcher of the Year with North’s Abby Zawadzki, and her strong bond with catcher Hayden Sujack.    

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🗓 Upcoming Events in St. Charles

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• St. Charles Writers Group →
  St Charles Public Library, 1 S 6th Ave, St. Charles
  9:15 am

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Other local events

Friday May 22

• Great White // Slaughter →
  Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
  8:00 pm
• Legends Stage at the Arcada Theatre: Live Blues with Sean McKee Band →
  Rock 'N Ravioli Restaurant, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
  8:30 pm

Saturday May 23

• Afternoon Logic: St. Charles Fine Art Show →
  Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling Company - St Charles, 106 S Riverside Ave, St. Charles
  10:00 am
• Sabbath Knights featuring Vinny Appice, former drummer of Black Sabbath →
  Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
  8:00 pm
• A NIGHT OF BLACK SABBATH WITH SABBATH KNIGHTS featuring VINNY APPICE, FORMER DRUMMER OF BLACK SABBATH with SPECIAL GUEST JUDAS RISING →
  Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
  8:00 pm

Sunday May 24

• THE SIXTIES SHOW – THE GREATEST 1960s MUSICAL RE-CREATION SHOW ON EARTH! →
  Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
  3:00 pm
• The Sixties Show →
  Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
  3:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Terry Fator - Pure Imagination: Once Upon A Voice →
  Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
  7:30 pm
• Legends Stage at the Arcada Theatre: Live Blues with The SonicSoul Band →
  Rock 'N Ravioli Restaurant, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
  7:30 pm

Friday May 29

• Spring Classic Auction Part 2 - The Best Of The Best →
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  6:00 pm
• Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute →
  Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
  8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Geneva

• Memorial Day happenings in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles (tricitiescentral.com)
• Iconic Little Traveler shop in Geneva is for sale (shawlocal.com)
• Mason Bruesch excels both ways, leads Geneva over St. Charles East for school-record 27th win in season finale (shawlocal.com)

Batavia

• 2 Batavia D101 Board Members Resign On Same Day (patch.com)

Oswego

• Chain-Reaction Crash Caused By DUI Driver On Route 34: Oswego: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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