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Big Rock, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Big Rock! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The VIKINGS are COMING! at Good Templar Park Association
- Hinckley Good Time for All Festival – Fireworks at Dark
- Hinckley Good Time for All Festival – Fireworks at...
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
- Sunday: Clouds breaking and windy, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📸 Around Big Rock
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The VIKINGS are COMING! →
Good Templar Park Association, 528 East Side Dr, Geneva
10:00 am
Sunday June 28
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Other local events
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Hinckley Good Time for All Festival – Fireworks at Dark →
Hinckley-Big Rock High School, 700 E Lincoln Ave, Hinckley
5:00 pm -
Hinckley Good Time for All Festival – Fireworks at... →
Hinckley-Big Rock High School, 700 E Lincoln Ave, Hinckley
5:00 pm -
Reading of Declaration of Independence →
Hinckley Community Building, 120 Maple St, Hinckley
5:00 pm
Saturday June 27
Wednesday July 8
📣 Big Rock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Book a Techie →
Town & Country Public Library, 320 E North St, Elburn
1:30 pm -
Summer Reading Program
Kaneville Public Library 2S101 Harter Road, Kaneville, IL 60144 -
POWW Wrestling in the Obscuirty Beer Garden →
Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead, 113 W N St, Elburn
4:00 pm -
Sugar Stitchers Drop In Stitching →
Sugar Grove Public Library District, 125 Municipal Dr, Sugar Grove
6:00 pm -
Margaret Ritchie Noon Book Club Discussion →
Town & Country Public Library, 320 E North St, Elburn
12:00 pm -
Creative Writing: American Girl Secret Garden →
Town & Country Public Library, 320 E North St, Elburn
1:30 pm -
Little Artists (ages 3-5) →
Town & Country Public Library, 320 E North St, Elburn
2:30 pm -
Sugar Grove Village Board Meeting →
Sugar Grove Public Library District, 125 Municipal Dr, Sugar Grove
6:00 pm -
June Luncheon Meeting – Marketing for Small Business →
Burnt Barrel Social - Sugar Grove, 799 Heartland Dr, Sugar Grove
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Montgomery
- Village of Montgomery committee accepting floral display program nominations (shawlocal.com)
- A Landmark Shift in Transportation Litigation for Freight Brokers Redefines Liability Exposure in Trucking Accidents – Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer P.A. (qpwblaw.com)
- Fines 6-11-26 (jacksoncountypilot.com)
Oswego
- Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Oswego (patch.com)
- Large-Scale Emergency Personnel Training Exercise Planned In Oswego (patch.com)
Aurora
- Aurora's The Venue Announces Outdoor Summer Shows (patch.com)
Ok Big Rock! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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