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- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.
- Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 32.
- Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 45 and low of 13 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
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π Events Nearby
- Books & Brew
Chillicothe Public Library District , 430 N Bradley Ave , Chillicothe
6:00 pm - Photo Sharing: iPhones
Chillicothe Public Library District , 430 N Bradley Ave , Chillicothe
11:00 am - SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group
Illinois Prairie District Public Library , 208 E Partridge St , Metamora
9:00 am - Creative Crafters
Illinois Prairie District Public Library - Washburn Branch , 104 W Magnolia St , Washburn
4:00 pm - Half-day Hangout
Chillicothe Public Library District , 430 N Bradley Ave , Chillicothe
10:45 am - Grinchmas Party
Shore Acres Clubhouse , 100 Park Boulevard , Chillicothe
6:00 pm - Make your own New Years Eve paper hat Magnolia
Magnolia Branch Library , 114 North Chicago Street , Magnolia - LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?
Illinois Prairie District Public Library - Washburn Branch , 104 W Magnolia St , Washburn
3:00 pm - Christmas Movie with snacks Magnolia
Magnolia Branch Library , 114 North Chicago Street , Magnolia - Library Closed - Christmas
Chillicothe Public Library , 430 North Bradley , Chillicothe - 2024 Fall Concert Series
21529 N Blue Ridge Rd , Chillicothe
8:00 pm - Summer Camp Music Festival
Three Sisters Park , 17189 IL-29 , Chillicothe
12:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Wednesday December 31
Friday May 22
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MANAGER - DGPP in LACON, IL S08298 in Lacon. Apply here.
- Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Lacon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lacon here.
π Nearby News
Chillicothe
- Wrestling: King Finishes 1st, Lady Leafs 2nd Overall At Pontiac Invite! β Geneseo Current (geneseocurrent.com)
Metamora
- Family affair: Two Metamora brothers finish among the best in the world in their class (centralillinoisproud.com)
Peoria
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