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Fairmont, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Fairmont! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Tradtional Music Festival at Goold Park
  • Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30 at Lincoln-Way West High School Auditorium 21701 Gouger Rd., New Lenox
  • 2026 RSR Scouts BSA Resident Camp - Week 1 at Boy Scouts of America Rainbow Council

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Not as warm, becoming breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • 2026 June JAYP Lunch Meet Up at Hooters
    Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Hooters 3301 Hennepin Dr. Joliet, IL 60432
    12:00 pm
    • Saturday June 13
  • Eat the Neighborhood -- Joliet →
    Route 66 Park, 920 N Broadway St, Joliet
    2:00 pm
    • Sunday June 14
  • Old Canal Days →
    Lockport Chamber of Commerce, 222 E 9th St, Lockport
    10:00 am
    • Monday June 15
  • Cruisin into Lockport →
    Central Square, S Hamilton St, Lockport
    4:00 pm
  • LTHS 205 Foundation Movie Night
    Lockport Twp HSD 205 Lockport, IL 60441
    7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Lockport

  • D.R. Horton Killdeer Nest Construction Delay Wins Praise in Lockport (thedogoodpress.com)
  • Lockport's Old Canal Days Thursday Events Canceled Due To Storms (patch.com)
  • Homer Glen OKs sewer extention to spur development near 159th and Cedar (chicagotribune.com)

Crest Hill

Romeoville

  • Over 1,100 Customers Without Power In Romeoville After Wednesday's Severe Weather (patch.com)

Ok Fairmont! 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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