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Coming up on the calendar:
- “Above All” 2026 Southern Illinois Women’s Retreat at Fountain Valley Remedies
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Hot and humid with sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 76 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday July 25
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Southern Illinois Back to School Expo →
The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion
9:00 am
Sunday July 26
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Thrillville Thrillbillies vs. Jackson Rockabillys →
Mtn Dew Park, 1000 Miners Drive, Marion
2:00 pm
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Scotty McCreery →
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, 777 Walkers Blf Wy, Carterville
7:00 pm
Saturday August 1
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The 250-year Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – How We Remember | Interactive Program — Artspace Southern Illinois | Cultural Arts Nonprofit →
Herrin City Library, 120 N 13th St, Herrin
1:00 pm
Monday August 3
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MHS Freshman Orientation
MARION CUSD 2
Marion, IL 62959
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Teacher Workshop
Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188
Zeigler, IL 62999
8:00 am
Friday August 7
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Craig Gerdes Music →
ZR Roadhouse, Illinois 148 &, Zeigler
7:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Glaciers End Pickle Fest 2: The Pickling →
Glaciers End, 104 N Print St, Marion
11:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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Illinois 3 hour Concealed Carry Renewal Class →
Extreme Exigency, 9911 River Bend Rd, Benton
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
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Comedy Night At Celebrations Presents Sam Miller →
Celebrations Event Center, 1305 Crane Dr, Marion
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Carbondale Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Benton →
Benton Consolidated High School, 511 E Main St, Benton
7:00 pm
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Tutera Senior Living & Health Care posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Benton. Apply here.
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Long John Silver's, LLC posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Frankfort here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marion
- Adams Shoes to celebrate 100 years in business with open house - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
- Marion police share simple steps to prevent vehicle theft (kfvs12.com)
- Thrillville pulls away late to beat Alton River Dragons 14-8 (bnd.com)
Carterville
- Back-to-School Bash returns in Carterville, Ill. (kfvs12.com)
- Quilt show returns to John A. Logan College for fifth year (kfvs12.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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