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🌱 How much are Gardner-South Wilmington school administrators really earning?
Spotted on the Wilmington calendar: Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Gardner
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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!)
- 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.
📸 Around Wilmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington
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★ Featured events ★
- Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Gardner →
Parks Place- 102 S. IL Rt.53- Gardner, IL,
9:00 am
Sunday September 6
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - Public Event - Symerton Tap and Grill →
Symerton Tap and Grill, 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington
1:30 pm - Peotone Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Wilmington →
Wilmington High School, 209 Wildcat Court, Wilmington
5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Half Day- SIP (
Elwood CCSD 203 Elwood, IL 60421
11:30 am - Cross Country Practice →
Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450
3:30 pm - Labor Day - No School →
Nettle Creek CCSD Morris, IL 60450 - Administration Office Closed
Reed Custer CUSD 255U Braidwood, IL 60408
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
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🗞 Nearby News
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