Coffee in hand, Christopher? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Craig Gerdes Music →
Pin Oak Motel, 1200 Pin Oak Dr, Carterville
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Food Fun (Beginner Session)
Anne West Lindsey District Library
117 South Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918
10:30 am
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Food Fun (Advanced Session)
Anne West Lindsey District Library
117 South Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918
1:30 pm
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Leffler & Eller Reunion →
Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon, 145 N 44th St, Mt Vernon
3:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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Craig Gerdes Music: Sad Song Sunday →
The Moonshine Run, IL-37, Johnston City
2:00 pm
Monday June 15
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Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Anne West Lindsey District Library
117 South Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918
5:00 pm
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Lawyer in the Library
Anne West Lindsey District Library
, 600 N Division St, Cartervil
5:00 pm
Tuesday June 16
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CTE Camp - Manufacturing & Culinary →
Rend Lake College, 468 Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina
9:00 am
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Storytime: Farms
Anne West Lindsey District Library
117 South Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918
10:00 am
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Summer Reading Program Event →
Johnston City Public Library, 506 Washington Ave, Johnston City
2:00 pm
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County Board Meeting →
Jackson County, IL Calendar
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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City of Carbondale Civic Center | Carbondale, IL →
Carbondale Civic Center, 200 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in West Frankfort. Apply here.
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Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02773) - 716 S. Logan St in West Frankfort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Christopher here.
🗞 Nearby News
Benton
- Bee There or Bee Square: Pollinator Palooza Buzzing into Rend Lake for National Pollinator Week (wsiltv.com)
- Exotic Animals Take Center Stage at Rend Lake Mammal Science Series (wsiltv.com)
- Rep. Severin Launches 2026 'Read All About It! – America 250' Summer Reading Club (wmix94.com)
West Frankfort
- White School Principal Arrested For Aggravated Battery Resigns From His Position (blacknews.com)
Ok Christopher! 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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