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Morning Benton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Benton-backed law could change your electric bill details

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illinois governor signs laws on utility bill transparency, financial assistance (utilitydive.com) — Benton residents may want to know that their hometown legislator, Rep. Dave Severin, backed a new Illinois law requiring a clear breakdown of every charge on residential electric bills. Governor JB Pritzker also approved expanded low-income utility discounts and new rules to speed school-based solar projects, all aimed at improving transparency and affordability for customers statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a lane closed on I-57 S reported at 6:02...
    There is a lane closed on I-57 S reported at 6:02 AM. (Nextdoor )
  • There is road construction on I-57 N reported at...
    There is road construction on I-57 N reported at 5:59 AM. (Nextdoor )
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Benton. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in West Frankfort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Benton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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