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🌱 Litchfield community remembers the life of Brian Thomas Thompson
Happening soon: Chair Yoga @ Litchfield Community Center – Litchfield, IL on the Litchfield Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Litchfield community remembers the life of Brian Thomas Thompson
- Area communities mourn the passing of Richard Mark Kroll
Also on today's calendar: Bingo @ Litchfield Moose Lodge – Litchfield, IL and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 46, low: 37.
- Thursday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 50 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Brian T. Thompson, 47 (thejournal-news.net) — Litchfield readers are saying goodbye to Brian Thomas Thompson, whose arrangements are being handled by Plummer Funeral Home and whose parents, son, and sister all live in Litchfield. The 47-year-old Highland resident, born in Hillsboro, loved the outdoors, fishing, dancing, animals, and time with his family. A celebration of life will be held later.
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• Richard Kroll (riverbender.com) — Litchfield residents may remember Richard Mark Kroll for his work with the city’s animal control and through his son’s family in Litchfield. The 56-year-old Eagarville resident, a semi driver for M & M Service, enjoyed music and family time. No public services are planned, but condolences can be shared online.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Litchfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Chair Yoga @ Litchfield Community Center – Litchfield, IL
Litchfield Community Center, 1100 S State St, Litchfield
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Bingo @ Litchfield Moose Lodge – Litchfield, IL
Litchfield Moose Lodge 1634 , 221 N Madison St , Litchfield
7:00 pm - Christmas Eve
Litchfield, IL Calendar Litchfield, IL 62056 - Chair Yoga @ Litchfield Community Center – Litchfield, IL
Litchfield Community Center , 1100 S State St , Litchfield
10:00 am - Christmas Day
Litchfield, IL Calendar Litchfield, IL 62056 - Bingo @ Litchfield Moose Lodge – Litchfield, IL
Litchfield Moose Lodge 1634 , 221 N Madison St , Litchfield
7:00 pm
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Monday December 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lincolnwood Lancers vs Gillespie Miners
Lincolnwood Jr./Sr. High School , 507 N Prairie St , Raymond
6:00 pm - Annual Living Nativity
Calvary Baptist Church , 1001 Rountree St , Hillsboro
6:30 pm - Lincolnwood Lancers vs Bunker Hill Minutemen
Lincolnwood Jr./Sr. High School , 507 N Prairie St , Raymond
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
Tuesday December 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Litchfield. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Litchfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Litchfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hillsboro
- Kolesa's career game lifts Father McGivney to shootout win (theintelligencer.com)
Carlinville
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