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š± Why Garzanelliās neon sign is such a big deal in Oglesby.
Oglesby, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Oglesby! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Garzanelliās neon sign is such a big deal in Oglesby.
- Planning a Starved Rock day? See whatās nearby in Oglesby.
Also on today's calendar: Snap Shot (Chicago): Snap Shot Rocks Cortelinos Beer Garden and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Monday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
- Tuesday: A morning shower in places, temps: high: 64, low: 52.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 10 Illinois Supper Clubs You'll Want To Put On Your Road Trip List (takingthekids.com) ā Garzanelliās Supper Club in Oglesby is spotlighted as a century-old local institution, evolving from a 1918 grocery and tavern into a beloved Italian-and-Midwestern restaurant with a landmark neon sign and murals celebrating Oglesbyās history. The piece encourages road trippers and Starved Rock visitors to stop in for hearty classics like fried chicken, steaks, and house-favorite garlic dressing while enjoying the townās smallācity charm. 
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ā¢ This Midwest State Park Has 14 Waterfalls and Brilliant Fall ColorāAnd It's Only 2 Hours from Chicago (midwestliving.com) ā Starved Rock State Park, just outside Oglesby, offers canyon hikes, waterfalls, river paddling, and year-round programs, with Starved Rock Lodge in Oglesby as a key place to stay and dine. The guide highlights when to visit, what to pack, current trail improvement work, nearby Oglesby eateries, and other close-by parks, making it easy to plan a fall-color or weekend escape from town. Ā Ā Ā
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Tech Roundtable ā
Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N Orlando Smith St, Oglesby
12:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
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ROE 35 Technology Roundtable ā
Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby
9:00 am -
5/6 GBB@ Henry-Bus 3:40
Oglesby ESD 125 Henry
4:30 pm -
Snap Shot (Chicago): Snap Shot Rocks Cortelinos Beer Garden ā
CortiLeno's, 131 E Walnut St, Oglesby
7:00 pm -
AI as Your Creative Thought Partner: Storytelling in Google Workspace ā
815 North Orlando Smith Street, Oglesby -
Midwest Agave Fest ā
799 Illinois 71, Oglesby
3:30 pm -
Leaf Peeping and Tree Seeking Hike with a Naturalist ā
Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center, 2678 East 873 Road, Oglesby
10:00 am -
Oktoberfest ā
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center, One Lodge Lane, Oglesby
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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Golf-V Boys - VS Stark County, Henry (Game)
Edgewood Park GC HOME -
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Volleyball-F Girls @ Serena (Game) ā
Serena Away -
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Volleyball-JV Girls @ Serena (Game) ā
Serena Away -
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Volleyball-V Girls @ Serena (Game) ā
Serena Away -
6:30 pm
Monday September 21
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- Montgomery Theater 2027 Season Audition (backstage.com)
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