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Washington, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Washington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Washington’s girls pushed Dunlap to double overtime in Metamora
Also on today's calendar: Sunday Music Uncorked with Benjie Lee! Food by El Taco Rico and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the big rose say to the little rose? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Very warm with high clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Peoria Notre Dame, Morton, Dunlap girls soccer teams capture regional championships (pjstar.com) — Washington’s girls soccer team fell in a tight Class 2A Metamora Regional final, conceding a golden goal to Dunlap after tying the match on a second-half penalty kick. The roundup also highlights regional titles for Peoria Notre Dame, Morton, Dunlap, and other area programs as they advance into sectional play this coming week. 
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★ Featured events ★
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May 2026 Lifeguard Certification Class #2 →
Five Points Washington, 360 N Wilmor Rd, Washington
9:00 am
Saturday May 30
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Other local events
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City Hall Closed
City of Washington, 301 Walnut St, Washington
11:00 pm -
City of Washington Memorial Day Parade
Washington Chamber of Commerce, 105 S Spruce St, Washington
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Good Neighbor Days
Washington Chamber of Commerce, 105 S Spruce St, Washington -
Dementia Friendly Support Group
Crossroads Global Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St, Washington
4:00 pm -
Alpaca's and Clay @ The Clay Den
The Clay Den, 2409 Washington Rd, Washington
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Sunday Music Uncorked with Benjie Lee! Food by El Taco Rico →
Tres Rojas Winery, 1774 E Cruger Rd, Washington
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Sunday Music Uncorked
Tres Rojas Winery, 1774 E Cruger Rd., Washington
1:00 pm
Sunday May 24
Monday May 25
Wednesday May 27
Thursday May 28
Sunday May 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bust’d Beer Bash →
Bust'd Brewing, 4408 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights
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Sunday Music Uncorked, with Cousins Maine Lobster →
Tres Rojas Winery, 1774 E Cruger Rd, Washington
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Memorial Day →
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 Peoria, IL 61616 -
City Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day Holiday →
Peoria, IL Calendar Peoria, IL 61602
Sunday May 24
Monday May 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Ping was LOST on May 22, 2026 in East Peoria, IL 61611 near Sun Valley apmts Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Doris - Summit) - Is anyone missing a young male ginger tabby?
He has a red & white collar. Very friendly and wants to be petted. Located off South Summit. (Nextdoor Rolling Meadows)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in East Peoria. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in East Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Peoria
- Senior RJ Duncheon ready to lead East Peoria in baseball postseason (centralillinoisproud.com)
Morton
- Dunlap, Metamora lead area boys tennis players in qualifying for IHSA state finals (pjstar.com)
Peoria
- Peoria Riverfront Market draws a big crowd for season opener (centralillinoisproud.com)
- Peoria community pushes through Murph workout to support veterans (centralillinoisproud.com)
- Peoria City returns to Shea Stadium Saturday (centralillinoisproud.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hiya. Bud!! (Thank you Noreen F. for sending it in!)
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