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🌱 Why a Leland resident was just indicted by a La Salle grand jury
And on the Leland Patch calendar - Elementary Holiday Music Program

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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Leland resident was just indicted by a La Salle grand jury
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 47 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Breezy and colder, temps: high: 27, low: 23.
- Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 17 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• La Salle County grand jury: Dec. 16, 2025 (shawlocal.com) — A La Salle County grand jury has indicted a Leland resident on a methamphetamine possession charge, alongside several others from nearby communities facing drug, driving, and solicitation counts. The indictments stem from a Tuesday session at the La Salle County courthouse and reflect a broad sweep of alleged drug and related offenses across the region.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Elementary Holiday Music Program
Earlville CUSD 9 Earlville, IL 60518
1:30 pm - BASKETBALL-V Girls @ Serena HS (Game)
Serena High School , 2283 N 3812nd Rd , Serena
5:30 pm - (T) Anime Club
Sandwich Public Library , 925 S Main St , Sandwich
6:00 pm - Hallmark Day
Fox Valley Community Services , 1406 Suydam Rd , Sandwich
9:00 am - Special Olympics--JH Gym
Earlville CUSD 9 Earlville, IL 60518
9:00 am - Oh, Christmas Tree Tour — Hegeler Carus Mansion
Hegeler Carus Foundation , 1307 7th St , La Salle
9:00 am - (A) Sandwich Game Club
Sandwich Public Library , 925 S Main St , Sandwich
11:00 am - Sandwich Game Club
Sandwich Public Library , 925 S Main St , Sandwich
11:00 am - Music at the Winery
Gilted Edge Winery , 9396 Plattville Rd , Newark
5:00 pm - Celebration of Lights
Rotary Park , 2837 E 5th Rd , La Salle
5:00 pm - Season Finale - Music at the Winery
Gilted Edge Winery , 9396 Plattville Rd , Newark
5:00 pm - HS Boys Basketball Shipyard Showdown
Seneca High School , 307 E Scott St , Seneca
8:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
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🗞 Nearby News
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