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🌱 How to grab Toulon’s $50 blood test appointment this April
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In today's newsletter:
- How to grab Toulon’s $50 blood test appointment this April
- Don’t miss free health checks and med drop-off in Toulon April 29.
Also on today's calendar: Rockridge Varsity Baseball @ Kewanee and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Breezy with sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Henry and Stark County Health Clinics Offer Discounted Blood Tests for National Public Health Week (regionalmedianews.com) — Toulon residents can get a discounted $50 general health and thyroid blood panel, including cholesterol, at First Choice Healthcare throughout April, with appointments required and cash-only payment. Fasting is recommended, and slots are first-come, first-served, so calling 309-852-3115 soon is advised to reserve a time. 
• Henry and Stark Health Departments Bring Wellness Event and Medication Drop Off to Toulon on April 29, 2026 (regionalmedianews.com) — Toulon residents can swing by West Main Coffee & Books on April 29 for a morning wellness event offering safe medication drop-off, free blood pressure checks, and insurance help from a Get Covered Illinois Navigator. Hosted by the Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics, the stop-in also features health information, giveaways, and details on a yearlong “12 Communities, 12 Months” outreach effort.
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★ Featured events ★
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Braveheart CAC 4th Annual Superhero 5k Run/ Walk
Baker Park, 800 W 6th St, Kewanee
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Rockridge Varsity Baseball @ Kewanee
Kewanee High School , 1211 E 3rd St , Kewanee
4:30 pm -
A Court of Hearts & Roses Book Club: Happy Place by Emily Henry — West Main Coffee & Books
West Main Coffee & Books , 213 W Main St , Toulon
10:00 am -
Peoria Christian Varsity Baseball @ Stark County
Stark County Junior/Senior High School , 418 S Franklin St , Toulon
4:30 pm -
Knoxville Varsity Baseball @ Stark County
Stark County Junior/Senior High School , 418 S Franklin St , Toulon
4:30 pm -
NCCHS Varsity Baseball @ Kewanee
Kewanee High School , 1211 E 3rd St , Kewanee
4:30 pm -
Peoria Varsity Softball @ Stark County
Stark County Junior/Senior High School , 418 S Franklin St , Toulon
4:30 pm -
Abingdon Varsity Softball @ Stark County
Stark County Junior/Senior High School , 418 S Franklin St , Toulon
4:30 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
Thursday April 30
Monday May 4
Thursday May 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sherrard Varsity Softball @ Kewanee
Kewanee High School , 1211 E 3rd St , Kewanee
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Sterling Varsity Softball @ Kewanee
Kewanee High School , 1211 E 3rd St , Kewanee
4:30 pm -
Board of Trustees meeting (CEC)
Black Hawk College Community Education Center , 404 E 3rd St , Kewanee
5:30 pm
Friday May 8
Monday May 11
Friday May 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Mathematics Teacher in Kewanee. Apply here.
- Gustafson Ford, LLC posted a job opening for A-Level Automotive Service Technician in Kewanee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Toulon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kewanee
- Kewanee Police Arrest and Citation Report for 04-16-2026 (regionalmedianews.com)
- Wake Up Tri-Counties Sara Billiet Talks April 2026 Events for All Ages at the Kewanee Public Library (regionalmedianews.com)
- Boiler Girls shut out Hall on softball diamond (kewaneevoice.com)
Brimfield
- 'Proud of our team': These establishments had no violations in March (geneseorepublic.com)
- Illini West midseason Charge (wgem.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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