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Coming up on the calendar:
- “Above All” 2026 Southern Illinois Women’s Retreat at Fountain Valley Remedies
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.
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- 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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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
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Adams School Elementary Meet & Greet
MARION CUSD 2
Adams School
5:30 pm
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Elementary Meet & Greet
MARION CUSD 2
Marion, IL 62959
5:30 pm
Friday August 7
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ELementary/ Jr High Fall Pictures
Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188
Zeigler, IL 62999
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Teacher Inservice
Benton CCSD 47
Benton, IL 62812
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11:30 dismissal - Half Day In-Service
Johnston City CUSD 1
Johnston City, IL 62951
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CES Meet the Teacher
Christopher Elem School
Christopher, IL 62822
8:00 am
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Regular School Day
MARION CUSD 2
Marion, IL 62959
8:00 am
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First Day of Student Attendance
Johnston City CUSD 1
Johnston City, IL 62951
8:00 am
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JCCUSD #1 Back to School Bash
Johnston City CUSD 1
Johnston City, IL 62951
5:30 pm
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Craig Gerdes Music →
ZR Roadhouse, Illinois 148 &, Coxspur St, Zeigler
7:00 pm
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Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in West Frankfort. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Benton
Marion
- Pickle Fest 2 planned for August 8 in Marion (kfvs12.com)
- WSIU Almanac 8.5.26 (wsiu.org)
- Stayin' Alive: Southern Illinois holds off the Bronx (wjpf.com)
Carterville
- House Explosion in Energy, IL Claims One Life (wsiu.org)
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