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🌱 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago and 12 more events

Harvard, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's at Danny Cunniff Park
  • 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago at Danny Cunniff Park
  • Serenity Hill Flower Farm You-Pick Event at Harvard Chamber of Commerce

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 10
  • Strategic Planning Listening Session #2
    Harvard CUSD 50 Harvard, IL 60033
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 11
  • Meet & Greets
    Harvard CUSD 50 Harvard, IL 60033
    12:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 12
  • First Day of School
    Harvard CUSD 50 Harvard, IL 60033
    • Thursday August 13
  • Junior High Athletics Night
    Harvard CUSD 50 Harvard, IL 60033
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Harvard. Apply here.
  • Mercyhealth posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant- Long Term Care in Harvard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harvard here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

  • NO WOO Developing Sound Financial Skills 08.20.2026 (webinar event) (illinois.gov)
  • McHenry County Fair starts today: All you need to know to go (shawlocal.com)
  • Historical covers for August 4: Air control strikers ignore Reagan's threats to fire (shawlocal.com)

Wonder Lake

  • Sheriff says car failed to yield, causing crash with semi that left 2 teens seriously injured, 3rd person critically injured near Woodstock (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Crystal Lake

  • 3 Injured, 1 Airlifted After Semi, Jeep Crash Near Woodstock (patch.com)
  • Defense Seeks Preservation Of Evidence In Deadly Fox River Boat Crash Case (patch.com)
  • Man Accused Of Luring Victim With Pizza Before Stabbing Him (patch.com)

Ok Harvard! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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