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π± Patch AM: St. Charles School Lunch Prices Climb Amid Inflation, Rising Supply Costs
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In today's newsletter:
- St. Charles school lunches now cost up to 70 percent more
Also on today's calendar: A Bad Decision For A Good Cause and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Thursday: Chance of a shower, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• St. Charles School Lunch Prices Climb Amid Inflation, Rising Supply Costs (patch.com) — Families in St. Charles District 303 will see significantly higher school lunch prices this year, with costs up as much as 70 percent compared with before COVID. District officials say inflation, rising food and supply expenses, and federal requirements are driving the increases, while the share of students receiving free or reduced-price meals in St. Charles has stayed steady since 2019.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in St. Charles
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★ Featured events ★
- A Bad Decision For A Good Cause →
1535 S Batavia Ave, Batavia
5:00 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Early Release/Faculty Mtg.
Richmond Intermediate Sch Saint Charles, IL 60174
2:35 pm - St. Charles Women's Club 2026/2027 Kickoff →
Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, 106 S Riverside Ave, St. Charles
6:30 pm - WMS V Football VS Dekalb (Game)
Wredling Middle School
4:15 pm - WMS Cross Country VS Kaneland Harter (Game)
Wredling Middle School Kaneland Harter
4:15 pm - Concert for a Cause - Ft. Dont Matter To Me Band →
105 E Main St, St. Charles
6:00 pm - Pandora's Box - Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute →
Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
7:30 pm - Josh Turner: This Country Music Thing Tour →
Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
8:00 pm - One Night In Memphis: The #1 Tribute to Presley, Perkins, Lewis, and Cash →
Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St, St. Charles
3:00 pm - QueensRyche →
Arcada Theatre
7:30 pm - Meet & Greet "Behind the Scenes" Experience with Priscilla Presley →
105 E Main St, St. Charles
1:00 pm - Priscilla Presley Meet & Greet Experience in Studio 64 →
105 E Main St, St. Charles
1:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
Sunday September 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- INX International Ink Company posted a job opening for Mixer Operator in West Chicago. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager, Fast food in West Chicago. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near St. Charles here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- How much were the 10 most expensive home sales in Kane County, reported Aug. 10-16? (shawlocal.com)
Batavia
- 5 Batavia City Council Seats Will Be On 2027 Consolidated Election Ballot (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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