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  • See how Yorkville's girls tennis kicked off their season in style

Also on today's calendar: Closest to the Pin Contest and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Yorkville girls tennis beats Kaneland in season opener: Thursday's Record Newspapers sports roundup (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville High School's girls tennis team opened its season with a strong 5-2 win at Kaneland, led by straight-set victories in the top two singles spots and key doubles wins. The roundup also recaps nearby boys and girls golf results involving Sandwich, Plano, Oswego Co-Op, and other area schools.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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