🌱 How is Madison County positioning itself in the booming aerospace sector?
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In today's newsletter:
- How is Madison County positioning itself in the booming aerospace sector?
Also on today's calendar: Enjoy Illinois 300 - NASCAR Cup Series and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Tuesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Boeing, Scott Air Force Base Leaders Highlight Innovation, Readiness and Growth Opportunities during opening of the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit (collinsvilledailynews.com) — Regional leaders highlighted Madison County’s role in supporting aerospace growth as the Global Aerospace Summit convened in O’Fallon, emphasizing collaboration with Scott Air Force Base and Boeing’s MQ-25 program. For Madison-area residents, the event signals ongoing investment, job potential, and training opportunities tied to advanced manufacturing and defense aviation across Southwestern Illinois. 
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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series →
World Wide Technology Raceway, 700 Raceway Blvd, Madison
6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
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Village of Pontoon Beach Board Meeting →
Village of Pontoon Beach Village Administration Office - 1 Regency Pkwy Pontoon Beach IL
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Board of Education Meeting
Wilson Elementary School 3200 Maryville Rd.
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NHS Blood Drive
Grigsby Intermediate School GCHS Atrium
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Board of Education Meeting
Grigsby Intermediate School 3200 Maryville Rd.
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Senior Lot Painting
Wilson Elementary School Granite City, IL 62040
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S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits
Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL 62040 -
Enjoy Illinois 300 - NASCAR Cup Series →
World Wide Technology Raceway, 700 Raceway Blvd, Madison
2:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Tuesday September 1
Sunday September 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Playground Playdate & Kona Ice Truck
Woodland Ccsd 50 17371 W Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake, IL 60030, USA
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Volleyball: Girls Varsity Tournament vs TBA (Home)
Roxana Cusd 1 Roxana High School, Larry Milazzo Gymnasium -
Mexican Monday
Wood River Moose Lodge #1349 730 Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095 -
First Day of Attendance for Preschool for All/Early Childhood
Edwardsville CUSD 7 Edwardsville, IL 62025
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Granite City
- 2604 Angela Drive, Granite City (riverbender.com)
- 5409 Evergreen Street, Granite City (riverbender.com)
- Burl Wayne Hand III, D.D.S., Mascoutah (collinsvilledailynews.com)
Glen Carbon
- Library District Receives New Air Conditioning Units (collinsvilledailynews.com)
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