🌱 How a Plano freshman’s free throws snapped the Reapers’ losing streak

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• How a Plano freshman’s free throws snapped the Reapers’ losing streak

Also on today's calendar: Pinz Bar & Grill and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 28 degrees.
• Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 30.
• Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 43 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Plano freshman Le'Niya Viser shows no fear, hits clutch free throws late to beat Woodstock in overtime (shawlocal.com) — Plano fans saw freshman point guard Le’Niya Viser take over late, scoring 10 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lift the Reapers past visiting Woodstock 45-42 in Plano. Her clutch free throws and aggressive drives helped snap a four-game losing streak and showcased the promise of this young Plano girls basketball squad.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plano

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Kids Pottery Wheel Workshop 12/18
  Arts On Fire, 217 E South St, Plano
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• FREE Playgroups for Children Birth to Five
  P H Miller Elem School Plano, IL 60545
  8:00 am
• Wrestling Home vs Waldo
  Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
  4:30 pm

Friday December 19

• FREE Plano Food Pantry
  First Lutheran Church , 200 N Center St , Plano
  6:00 pm
• Pinz Bar & Grill
  Pinz Yorkville , 1211 N Bridge St , Yorkville
  8:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• From Dirt to Dishes A Weekly Clay Hand Building Workshop
  Arts On Fire , 217 E South St , Plano
  3:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• City offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th, 2025 for the Christmas holidays.
  City of Plano Meetings City Hall - 17 E. Main Street Plano IL 60545
  8:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Groot will not be working on Thursday, December 25th, 2025 for Christmas Day. Garbage and recycle pick up will be one day later this week.
  City of Plano Meetings - Plano IL 60545
  6:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• County Board Meeting
  Historic Court House , 110 W Madison St , Yorkville
  9:00 am
• Forest Preserve Commission
  Historic Court House , 110 W Madison St , Yorkville
  9:00 am
• Public Works Committee
  Yorkville, IL Calendar , 651 Prairie Pointe Drive , Yorkville
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Bingo After Hours
  Fox Valley Community Services , 1406 Suydam Rd , Sandwich
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello there!
  I run a daycare in Aurora and I’m on the lookout for parents with kids aged 3 and above who need a reliable and affordable childcare option. I’m open… (Nextdoor E Main - S Hale)

• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Plano. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (02821) - 7060 Burroghs Ave in Plano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plano here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yorkville

• 2 'Endangered' Teens Reported Missing From Yorkville (patch.com)
• January programs set at Yorkville Public Library include yoga, book clubs and game clubs (shawlocal.com)

Sandwich

• Oswego Man Forced His Way Into Sandwich Home, Beat Woman: Police (patch.com)

Oswego

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