🌱 Why Illinois Beach State Park in Zion tops this summer camping list
Zion, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Zion! 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:
- Why Illinois Beach State Park in Zion tops this summer camping list
Also on today's calendar: "The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body Proportions" and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
- Sunday: Not as warm, becoming breezy, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 13 Waterfront Campgrounds In Illinois With Swim Beaches To Visit This Year (everafterinthewoods.com) — Illinois Beach State Park in Zion tops a new list of 13 Illinois campgrounds with swim beaches, praised for its rare natural Lake Michigan shoreline and family-friendly amenities. The guide also spotlights other lakeside camping options around the state, from Rend Lake to Lake Shelbyville, for residents planning summer getaways without leaving Illinois. 
📸 Around Zion
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Power of Credit →
Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave, Zion
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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"The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body Proportions" →
9000 W College Pkwy, Palos Hills
9:00 am -
Regular Board of Education Meeting
Beach Park Middle School , 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL
6:30 pm -
Board of Education Meeting
Kenneth Murphy Elementary School Beach Park Middle School, 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL
6:30 pm -
Family Fresh Mart →
Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave, Zion
11:30 am -
Finer Things Club →
Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave, Zion
3:00 pm -
Citizenship Classes →
Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave, Zion
6:00 pm -
Morning Book Buzz →
Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave, Zion
9:30 am -
Discover Your Roots →
Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave, Zion
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Saturday June 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Education Meeting
Kenneth Murphy Elementary School Beach Park Middle School, 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL
6:30 pm -
Regular Board of Education Meeting
Beach Park Middle School , 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL
6:30 pm -
Trivia @ Winthrop Harbor! →
Spark'd Dispensary + Lounge - Winthrop Harbor, 935 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor
6:30 pm -
Bingo in the Lounge w/ Kanha →
Spark'd Dispensary + Lounge - Winthrop Harbor, 935 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor
6:00 pm
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Be careful as my neighbors car got broken into last night.
Not sure what was stolen but his window was broken out. (Nextdoor Beulah Park)
- Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Technology Teacher in Zion. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02891) - 38973 Lewis Ave in Zion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waukegan
- Planet 13 Inventory Specialist in Waukegan, IL (masslive.com)
- Waukegan National Airport moves a step closer to getting a new 6,000-square-foot runway (chicagotribune.com)
- From piping plovers to giant kelp, environmental film fest dives deep into nature (dailyherald.com)
Gurnee
- Best Gurnee Attorneys Near Me (bestlawyers.com)
Grayslake
- Longtime Grayslake Fire Trustee Dies After Decades of Service (patch.com)
- Temporary Data Center Moratorium Proposal Moves Forward In Lake County (patch.com)
Ok Zion! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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