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š± Which Wilmington Wildcats made this yearās All-Area football list?
Wilmington, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Wilmington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which Wilmington Wildcats made this yearās All-Area football list?
Also on today's calendar: HUGE TENT/GARAGE sale and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Breezy at times with sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
- Sunday: Clouds breaking and breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Returning Daily Journal All-Area football players (shawlocal.com) ā Wilmington football fans can look forward to standout senior Declan Moran and returning contributors Hunter Kaitschuck and Will Wilson leading the defending Class 2A champs this fall. The regional Daily Journal All-Area list also highlights top players from Coal City, Kankakee, Bishop McNamara and other nearby schools, offering an early look at who Wilmington will be lining up against. 
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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HUGE TENT/GARAGE sale ā
34928 S Center St, Braidwood
8:00 am -
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Tradtional Music Festival ā
Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave, Morris
9:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Joliet MX | Wilmington, IL | June 16, 2026 ā
Joliet MX, 27950 Kelly Rd, Wilmington
9:00 am -
Food Trucks at the Giant! ā
South Island Park, 201 Bridge St, Wilmington
12:00 pm -
Movie in the Park! ā
North Island Park, 250 Bridge St, Wilmington
7:00 pm -
Summer Concert Series! ā
North Island Park, 250 Bridge St, Wilmington
5:00 pm -
Historic Highway Hustle 6.6k ā
Gemini Giant, 201 Bridge St, Wilmington
10:00 am
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 25
Thursday July 2
Thursday July 9
Saturday July 11
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š Events Nearby
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Shedd Aquarium bus trip
MorrisĀ AreaĀ PublicĀ Library 604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
7:00 am -
Tai Ji Quan/ Allan / Catholic Charities
MorrisĀ AreaĀ PublicĀ Library Auditorium
1:30 pm -
Tween Break Out Bags ā
Fossil Ridge Public Library, 386 W Kennedy Rd, Braidwood
1:30 pm -
Outside library Table Craft / book marks
MorrisĀ AreaĀ PublicĀ Library at a table outside the library
2:30 pm -
Yoga and Hike ā
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055. W. Walnut Lane, Channahon
9:00 am -
True Crime Club/ Allan
MorrisĀ AreaĀ PublicĀ Library New Community Room
2:00 pm -
Summer Meet up and Activity
MorrisĀ AreaĀ PublicĀ Library auditorium
10:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CJ Logistics USA Corporation posted a job opening for Stand Up Forklift Operator 3rd Shift B: Tuesday-Friday 8pm-6:30am in Elwood. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Freight Handler at Walmart in Elwood, Illinois in Elwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.
š Nearby News
Braidwood
- Girls basketball teams get summer tuneup at Braidwood Shootout (shawlocal.com)
Channahon
- Severe Storm Warnings Issued For Chicago Area (patch.com)
- IDNR Awards Grants To Local Fire Departments - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
- Obituary ā Derek 'DT' Tjelle (thepaper1901.com)
Manhattan
- Manhattan Man, 18, Fired A Dozen Shots From Backseat On Joyride With Friends: Police (patch.com)
- Kankakee Man, 58, Arrested On Drug Charges Had Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl And Heroin: State Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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