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🌱 How a Byron student helped SIU soar to a national title

Byron, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Byron student helped SIU soar to a national title

Also on today's calendar: D&D Character Workshop for Teens and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and a steady breeze, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thundershower, temps: high: 84, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Breezy with clouds breaking, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SIU Flying Salukis capture 10th national championship (wmclradio.com) — Byron residents can cheer on hometown aviation student James Cone, who scored 34 points and placed 33rd while helping Southern Illinois University’s Flying Salukis capture their 10th national collegiate aviation championship. The team dominated the NIFA competition in Moline with strong individual and group performances, reinforcing SIU’s reputation as a national aviation powerhouse and offering a point of local pride for Byron.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Byron

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★ Featured events ★

    Monday June 15
  • Big Bubble Show →
    Byron Public Library District, 100 S Washington St, Byron
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Nuclear Cleaner in Byron. Apply here.
  • PA Peterson at the Citadel posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Rockford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Byron here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oregon

  • Students' new artwork unveiled at Oregon's Mix Park (shawlocal.com)
  • Oregon man pleads not guilty to armed violence and other weapon charges (shawlocal.com)
  • Animal activists push Ogle County board to shut down ‘abusive' rodeo (wifr.com)

Winnebago

  • Winnebago County deputies take on IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford (rrstar.com)

Ok Byron! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Byron

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