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Coming up on the calendar:
- Illinois 3 hour Concealed Carry Renewal Class at Extreme Exigency
- Teacher Inservice at Benton CCSD 47
- First attendance day for students at Benton CCSD 47
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Meet the Teacher Night (K-4 5pm-6pm) (5-8 5:30pm-6:30pm)
Benton CCSD 47
Benton, IL 62812
5:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Teacher Inservice
Benton CCSD 47
Benton, IL 62812
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CES Meet the Teacher
Christopher Elem School
Christopher, IL 62822
8:00 am
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The Ultimate Doors →
The Granada Theatre, 108 N 9th St, Mt Vernon
7:30 pm
Monday August 10
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First attendance day for students
Benton CCSD 47
Benton, IL 62812
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Baseball @ Home vs. Sesser
Ewing-Northern Elem School
Ewing, IL 62836
4:30 pm
Tuesday August 11
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Back to School Night - Saddles & Scoops
Ewing Northern CCSD 115
Ewing, IL 62836
5:00 pm
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Gardant posted a job opening for Dietary Aide - Part-time in Benton. Apply here.
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CGB Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Grain Handler Technician in Benton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton here.
🗞 Nearby News
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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