🌱 How much are Gardner-South Wilmington school administrators really earning?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much are Gardner-South Wilmington school administrators really earning?
• Can Wilmington's Wildcats stay perfect against unbeaten Peotone Friday?

Also on today's calendar: Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Gardner and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 69.
• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2025: Gardner-South Wilmington Township High School District 73 administrators rank 112th lowest in state for average salary (grundyreporter.com) — Administrators in Gardner-South Wilmington Township High School District 73, which serves the Wilmington area, earn an average of $94,487, well below the Illinois statewide average and down sharply from recent years. With just 155 students and a relatively high administrator-to-student ratio, the district reflects broader statewide staffing challenges, including hundreds of vacant administrator roles across Illinois.
   

• Kankakee Daily Journal Week 3 football previews (shawlocal.com) — Wilmington High School's football team heads into Week 3 at 2-0, fresh off a dominant win over Morrison that marked coach Jeff Reents' 300th career victory. The Wildcats now face undefeated Peotone, whose powerful rushing attack and improving defense should provide a strong early-season test in Illinois Central Eight play alongside several other key regional matchups.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Gardner →
  Parks Place- 102 S. IL Rt.53- Gardner, IL,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Wilmington Park District's Concerts in the Park! →
  North Island Park, 250 Bridge St, Wilmington
  5:00 pm
• Summer Concert Series! →
  North Island Park, 250 Bridge St, Wilmington
  5:00 pm
Friday September 11
• In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K →
  801 N Chicago St, Elwood
  6:00 pm
• Herscher Varsity Football @ Wilmington →
  Wilmington High School, 209 Wildcat Court, Wilmington
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Public Event - Symerton Tap and Grill →
  Symerton Tap and Grill, 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington
  1:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Peotone Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Wilmington →
  Wilmington High School, 209 Wildcat Court, Wilmington
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Cross Country Meet @ Limestone Park
  Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
  4:30 pm
• Streator Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Coal City →
  Coal city High School, Northeast Illinois, Coal City
  5:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Half Day- SIP (
  Elwood CCSD 203 Elwood, IL 60421
  11:30 am
• Cross Country Practice →
  Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
  3:30 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School →
  Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
• Administration Office Closed
  Reed Custer CUSD 255U Braidwood, IL 60408

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