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Rantoul, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Rantoul! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Rantoul grad is turning hometown support into Olympic dreams
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with decreasing clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rantoul's Mye'Joi Williams chasing Olympic shot put dreams (wcia.com) — Rantoul track and field fans have a hometown Olympian hopeful to cheer for as graduate Mye’Joi Williams continues chasing a 2028 Los Angeles shot put berth. After starring at Illinois State and Alabama, she just placed fifth at the 2026 U.S. nationals and says the Rantoul community’s constant encouragement keeps her pushing forward. 
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Puzzle Exchange →
Rantoul Public Library, 106 W Flessner Ave, Rantoul
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Champaign County Sports Car Club →
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What’s in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
Rantoul Public Library 106 West Flessner Avenue, Rantoul, IL 61866
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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- WILL Call: What's Happening in Central Illinois August 6 (ipmnewsroom.org)
- The INTO LIGHT Project Announces Open Call for Submissions: 'Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories (communitynewsmarket.com)
- 15+ Great Campustown Places To Eat (chambanamoms.com)
Ok Rantoul! 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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