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Happening soon: MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center on the Manhattan Patch calendar

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Cheers Manhattan! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center at Joliet Junior College Event Center
  • Mission: Run 5K Run & Walk at St. Joseph School
  • Cross Country Sectionals at Round Barn Farm Park

... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!

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

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  • Friday: Rain, mainly early in the day, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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