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This week in Benton

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This week in Benton

September 14–20, 2026·Illinois · IL · Franklin County

A Heat Advisory is in effect, with Sunny. In the local news, Murphysboro vs DuQuoin - Boys Varsity Football 10/16/2026 | Live & On Demand (NFHS Network), Benton Varsity Softball @ Vienna (MaxPreps), and Meridian Varsity Softball @ Benton (MaxPreps).

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