🌱 How Johnsburg’s phone rules already match Illinois’ new statewide school ban

Hello Johnsburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Johnsburg’s phone rules already match Illinois’ new statewide school ban

Also on today's calendar: 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's and 7 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• ‘Middle school is tough enough without phones': With new state ban, principals discuss impact of devices (shawlocal.com) — Johnsburg families should know that District 12’s existing bell‑to‑bell cellphone restrictions already meet Illinois’ new statewide classroom phone ban, so daily routines won’t change much. Local principals describe how limiting phones at Johnsburg Junior High aims to curb bullying, protect student privacy, and keep middle schoolers focused, while still allowing exceptions for health needs and parent contact through school offices.
   

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📸 Around Johnsburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnsburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's →
  Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 6

• 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago →
  Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
  5:00 pm
• Corky Siegel →
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Woodstock Opera House
  7:30 pm
• Gaelic Storm
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Woodstock Opera House
  7:30 pm

Friday August 7

• Cosmic Fridays
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 127 E Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL 60098
  6:00 pm
• A Night Out- Sip & Carve
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 127 E Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL 60098
  6:00 pm
• The Boat Drunks
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Park in the Square
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Saturday Story Time with Read Between The Lynes
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Read Between The Lynes
  10:30 am
• Dog Days of August With Friends
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Read Between The Lynes
  11:00 am

Sunday August 9

• Feed Your Soul Gestalt Group- Sundays
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Soulful Prairies Equine Gestalt Therapy and Retreat Center
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Morning Coffee & Community Conversation
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce Independence Health & Therapy 2028 N Seminary Ave Woodstock, IL. 60098
  7:30 am
• MC1 Marketing Connection Group →
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce Green Street Cafe 1219 N Green St McHenry, IL 60050
  7:30 am
• Indoor Walking →
  Fox Lake, IL Calendar, 10 Riverview Avenue, Fox Lake
  9:00 am
• Indoor Pickleball →
  Fox Lake, IL Calendar, 10 Riverview Avenue, Fox Lake
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello everyone my name is Kristin and im 36.
  I'm looking to do some house cleaning, laundry, helping people get organized or even help with decluttering. Willing to do yard work. Rates are… (Nextdoor Sunnyside)

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🗞 Nearby News

McHenry

• Monthslong lane closures starting on Route 120 in McHenry for repaving (shawlocal.com)
• Man charged with DUI after crashing into pole on Route 45 in Mundelein, requiring extensive repairs (lakemchenryscanner.com)
• Suburban 'backyard rodeos' feature steers being chased, knocked down and, at times, stripped of their tails (suntimes.com)

Wonder Lake

• Man sentenced to 22 years in pimping of teen girl (dailyherald.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)

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-- 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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