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And on the Joliet Patch calendar - Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show

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Good day Joliet! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a previously convicted Joliet killer now faces new federal charges
  • How one Joliet grand slam flipped the entire game late

Also on today's calendar: Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Joliet man convicted in 2018 killing sold gun, fentanyl to undercover ATF agents: feds (cwbchicago.com) — Federal authorities say a Joliet man previously convicted in a 2018 Joliet killing now faces new federal charges after allegedly selling a gun and about 1,000 fentanyl pills to undercover agents. He was arrested in Joliet following the alleged drug deal, and investigators detail prior local cases as they outline the latest firearms and narcotics accusations.
   

• Joliet's grand slam beats Wild Things (observer-reporter.com) — Fans at Joliet's home ballpark saw Patrick Ward crush a seventh-inning grand slam that powered the Joliet Slammers to an 8–5 comeback win over the Washington Wild Things. Joliet outhit Washington 12–6, with Ian Battapaglia going 3-for-3 and scoring four runs as playoff races tightened across the league.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Carol M. Bates —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Cheri Lee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Joan Nurczyk —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Trevor J. Wright —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Kathleen P. Mackowiak (nee Martin) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • The girls did great at the vet for their first visit.
    They received their current vaccines and revolution (flea/tick) topical. I have not seen any fleas on them since their arrival, so I didn't bother… (Nextdoor Buy and Sell)
  • Lost my dog.
    The love of my life. Please let me know if you have spotted him he is super friendly so please dont be afraid (Nextdoor Ingalls Park)
  • Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Freight Handler in Joliet. Apply here.
  • Acuren Industrial Services posted a job opening for Insulator in Joliet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Joliet here.

🗞 Nearby News

Crest Hill

  • DISH jobs hiring near Crest Hill, IL at EchoStar (echostar.com)

Lockport

  • Will County Board refuses to reappoint tax official amid Lockport Township controversy (shawlocal.com)

Ok Joliet! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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