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Hey there, Yorkville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Yorkville police say about Sunday's deadly hit-and-run
  • How Yorkville's Foxes finally finished off rival Oswego at home

Also on today's calendar: Voluntary Action Center's Escape. Stay. Play! Raffle Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels in DeKalb Co and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1 Pedestrian Dead, Another Hurt In Hit-And-Run In Yorkville: Police (patch.com) — Yorkville residents should know that a 23-year-old man has died and another adult was injured after a hit-and-run in a parking lot off East Veterans Parkway on Sunday. Police say a suspect is in custody, the involved vehicle was found in Oswego, and there's no indication of an ongoing threat as investigators continue gathering evidence.
   

• Yorkville volleyball knocks off Oswego for first conference victory (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville volleyball fans just saw the Foxes notch their first conference win of the season, sweeping rival Oswego 25-18, 25-23 on their home court in Yorkville. Senior hitter Ryleigh Springborn led a balanced attack as the team regrouped from late-set jitters to close out the match and extend their recent success against the Panthers.
   

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  • Scott Slocum, Jim Teckenbrock to be honored with IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award (shawlocal.com)

Oswego

  • Trillium at Oswego - 801 Fifth St, Oswego, IL 60543 (redfin.com)
  • Oswego, Yorkville gearing up for high-stakes SPC West showdown: Kendall County football notebook (shawlocal.com)

Montgomery

  • 994 Emerald Dr, Montgomery, IL 60538 (redfin.com)
  • Hanson Recognizes Rail Safety Week and Encourages Year-Round Rail Safety Practices (ilhousedems.com)

Ok Yorkville! 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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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