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Coming up: Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience on the Manhattan Patch calendar

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Hi there, Manhattan! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience at Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center
  • Senior Social Hour at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District
  • Boys Volleyball vs. Martino (Home) at Manhattan Junior High School

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

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Joliet

  • Teen Shot With High-Powered Air Rifle During Toilet Paper Prank: Will County Sheriff (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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