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Crete, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Crete! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Fall Family Day
  • Plum Creek Arts Festival at Plum Creek Nature Center
  • Pinochle Club at Crete Twp. Community Center – Game Room

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

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  • DHL posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Monee. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Wendy's Crew Member in Glenwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crete here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Crete! 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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