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🌱 When and where Forsyth residents can cool off for free
Forsyth, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Forsyth! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where Forsyth residents can cool off for free
Also on today's calendar: Kapital Sound: Forsyth Family Festival and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Sunday: A stray morning thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where to find cooling centers in central Illinois (wandtv.com) — If you need to escape the heat in Forsyth, the Forsyth Public Library on Elwood Street is open most weekdays and Saturdays as a designated cooling center. The article also lists many other public buildings across central Illinois where residents can cool off during dangerously hot weather, along with their hours and locations. 
📸 Around Forsyth
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Devon Lakeshore's Local Vibes Live - Presented by Speed Lube →
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E Cantrell St, Decatur
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Kapital Sound: Forsyth Family Festival →
Forsyth Park Main pavilion, 701 Forsyth Pkwy, Forsyth
6:00 pm -
The Frontmen →
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E Cantrell St, Decatur
7:00 pm -
Revel in Red →
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E Cantrell St, Decatur
6:00 pm -
Cole Goodwin →
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E Cantrell St, Decatur
7:00 pm -
Josiah Queen →
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E Cantrell St, Decatur
7:00 pm
Saturday June 20
Saturday July 4
Thursday July 9
Saturday July 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ribbon Cutting for StaffQuick - June 12, 2026
Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce 101 S Main St #102, Decatur, IL 62523
10:00 am -
Chair Yoga 6/13 (Adult 18+) →
Vespasian Warner Public Library District, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton
9:00 am -
Adult Luminary Craft & Children's Sidewalk Chalk
Argenta Oreana Public Library District 100 East Water Street, Argenta, IL 62501
10:00 am -
38th Annual Chamber Golf Outing - June 15, 2026 →
Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce Country Club of Decatur -
Birth to 5 -- Flower Craft
Argenta Oreana Public Library District 100 East Water Street, Argenta, IL 62501
10:00 am -
Barbie Club 6/15 (Family) →
Vespasian Warner Public Library District, 310 N Quincy St, Clinton
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Truck Unloader (Required 6am Start) in Forsyth. Apply here.
- Finish Line, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate - Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, IL in Forsyth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forsyth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Decatur
- Decatur's Whitmore Park playground fundraising for upgrades after safety concerns (wcia.com)
- Help Shape the Future of Independent Living in Illinois (decaturtribune.com)
- Accused serial home invader in Decatur granted pre-trial release (wcia.com)
Macon
- Tornado Warning issued June 10 at 10:58PM CDT until June 10 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL (wcmspi.com)
Ok Forsyth! 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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