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🌱 See how Watseka’s relay team stacked up at PBL’s invite

Watseka, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Watseka! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Watseka’s relay team stacked up at PBL’s invite

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Friday: Windy with a shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Herscher's High ties IHSA assist record, McNamara softball tops Providence: Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup (shawlocal.com) — Watseka track athletes made a strong showing at the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Boys Invite, taking second as a team and winning the 4x100 relay behind Brayden Lease, Zach Wichtner, CJ Murray and Dennis Goodman. The wider roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby schools in softball, baseball, soccer and volleyball, giving Watseka fans a sense of how regional rivals are shaping up this spring.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • ES Early Out Wednesday
    DONOVAN CUSD 3 Donovan, IL 60931
    1:22 pm
  • JH/HS Early Out Wednesday
    DONOVAN CUSD 3 Donovan, IL 60931
    1:30 pm
    • Friday May 15
  • High School Graduation
    DONOVAN CUSD 3 Donovan, IL 60931
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Special Education Teacher - 3rd Grade in Watseka. Apply here.
  • LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Secondary Teacher in Cissna Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watseka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Aroma Park

  • Flooding, tornadoes, and structural damage: Why there's more to e-learning days than winter weather (shawlocal.com)

Hoopeston

  • Highlights/scores: High school sports (5-11-26) (wcia.com)

Kankakee

  • Kankakee AD Ronnie Wilcox taking new role at Lake Forest (shawlocal.com)
  • 3-year-old with rare disease helps raise $500K for inclusive playground (goodmorningamerica.com)
  • Chicago weather timeline: Winds, blowing dust and storms (nbcchicago.com)

Ok Watseka! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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