🌱 Which metalcore bands are kicking off their first tour in West Chicago?

What's up West Chicago! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which metalcore bands are kicking off their first tour in West Chicago?

Also on today's calendar: Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Heal The Hurt Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour, 'The No Hope In Hell Tour' (godtube.com) — West Chicago metal fans can catch Heal The Hurt’s first-ever headlining tour when it opens Nov. 5 at The WC Social Club. The No Hope In Hell Tour brings support from Magdalene Rose and Unbroken Reign, with 15 dates nationwide highlighting heavy music built around mental health, perseverance, and redemption themes.
   

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📸 Around West Chicago

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Chicago

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 19

• Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920 →
  Donley Auctions Online Platform, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  10:00 am

Saturday June 20

• The Table Of Grace Food Pantry →
  The Table Of Grace Food Pantry, 1520 Avery Ave, Wheaton
  10:00 am

Friday June 26

• Encounter Heavenly Fire →
  1150 N 5th Ave, St. Charles
  10:30 am

Tuesday June 30

• Cat Spay/Neuter Special →
  1620 Bond St, Naperville
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday June 20

• Fishing Derby
  Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Lakes Park 2199 Smith Rd. West Chicago, IL 60185
  8:00 am
• 6/20: Fish-O-Rama →
  Wheaton Park District Northside Park, 1300 N West St, Wheaton, IL, 60187, United States
  8:00 am
• Volunteer Restoration Workday
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Churchill Glacial Ridge
  9:00 am
• Abraham Lincoln Association Summer Symposium →
  Cantigny Park, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
  9:00 am
• Milking Demonstration
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
  9:30 am
• Native Landscaping: Family Container Gardening
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County St. James Farm
  10:00 am
• House Tour: Dairy Month
  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
  10:00 am

Saturday July 4

• Fireworks Show →
  Langum Park, 50 Devereaux Way, St. Charles
  10:00 pm

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📣 West Chicago Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Flowserve Corporation posted a job opening for Manual Machinist 1st Shift in West Chicago. Apply here.
• Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk - 1st Shift in Carol Stream. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Chicago here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Carol Stream

• Class of 2029 Rankings Update (prepbaseballreport.com)

Geneva

• Enjoy A Traditional Scandinavian Midsommar Fest Sunday At Good Templar Park (patch.com)

Wheaton

• Table Talk • June 17, 2026 (caninechronicle.com)

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Ok West Chicago! 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: Synonym buns (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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