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🌱 Train collision near Savanna raises urgent questions about rural rail-crossing safety

Hello again Savanna! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Train collision near Savanna raises urgent questions about rural rail-crossing safety
  • How Savanna’s state rep is shaping the Chicago Bears stadium debate

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Saturday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 49, low: 31.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 53 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Savanna, Illinois: Ben Sandrock and Son Killed in Tragic Train-Pickup Collision in Carroll County (theunionstar.com) — A father and son from the agricultural community were killed when their pickup and boat trailer were struck by a train at a private crossing near Savanna, highlighting safety concerns at rural rail intersections. The loss has deeply affected Savanna-area farm and livestock circles, as investigators review crossing conditions and agencies work to understand how the collision occurred. Funeral details are expected soon.
   

• Pritzker wants Bears legislation to move faster; tax questions loom large – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Savanna’s own state representative, Tony McCombie, is weighing in as Springfield debates a megaprojects bill tied to a possible new Chicago Bears stadium and big tax incentives. She argues the proposal could help attract business statewide, while critics warn it may shift property tax burdens onto regular residents and nearby communities. The session is scheduled to end May 31, leaving limited time for a deal.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Don't Miss Carol Burnett Revisited...MMTA Volume 1 (thecity1.com)
  • Sixth Annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival Announces Lineup for 'Shorts‑A‑Palooza 2026' (theradar.online)
  • City Council Takes Care of Business (thecity1.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Savanna

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