🌱 Which Eldorado students made SIC’s spring 2026 academic honors lists?
Eldorado, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Eldorado! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Eldorado students made SIC’s spring 2026 academic honors lists?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: High thin cloudiness, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SIC Recognizes President's and Vice President's Academic Honors Lists (wmix94.com) — Several Eldorado students have earned spots on Southeastern Illinois College’s prestigious President’s and Vice President’s academic honors lists for spring 2026, celebrating their strong GPAs and course loads. The recognition highlights local academic talent alongside high-achieving classmates from Harrisburg, Galatia, Norris City, and other regional communities. 
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Library Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
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Harrisburg District Library, 2 W Walnut St, Harrisburg
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Living the Dream Exhibition Closing Reception →
Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art, 3575 College Rd, Harrisburg
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Heritage Festival →
Southeastern Illinois College, 3575 College Rd, Harrisburg
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Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
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Thursday August 27
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Harrisburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Harrisburg
- Harrisburg Local Green Joins Women's Basketball - Southern Illinois University Athletics (siusalukis.com)
- Starbucks pulls out of Harrisburg, Ill. opening (wsiltv.com)
- Junior High Students Learn Welding Skills at SIC 4-H Spin Club Class (wsiltv.com)
McLeansboro
- Donna Jeaninee Roper, 81, of McLeansboro (wfiwradio.com)
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-- 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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