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News in Benton Township

Benton Township news

Nothing new from Benton Township in the news feeds lately, so here’s what’s happening next door.

Straight from the source

From the schools

5 notices in the past month, read every morning from Benton Township’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.

Town Hall page →
SchoolsZion-Benton Township High School District 126
zb126.org ↗
Visit zb126.org for notices and events.
SchoolsBeach Park Community Consolidated School District 3
bpd3.org ↗
Latest notices
  1. Dr. D Believes - October Superintendent Newsletter

    Dear Beach Park District 3 Families, The October edition of Dr. D Believes is here! Stay connected with Superintendent Dr. Denise Wilcox as she shares the latest district new...

    Oct 22
  2. BPMS Introduces WIN Time to Support Student Growth and Success

    At Beach Park Middle School, a redesigned advisory period is helping ensure students have dedicated time during the school day for the support, skill-building, and enrichment they ...

    Oct 16
  3. Staff Spotlight: Alie Kirch Builds Connections and a Sense of Belonging at Kenneth Murphy Elementary

    For Alie Kirch, one of the most rewarding moments in her work as a school social worker is knowing that a student has found someone they can trust. “If they identify me as a safe...

    Oct 15
5 more from bpd3.org
  1. Staff Spotlight: Marissa Vera Helps Make Howe Elementary Feel Like HomeOct 15
  2. Staff Spotlight: Cate Dudley Creates a Foundation for Learning at Newport ElementaryOct 15
  3. Board of Education Vacancy – Application Deadline ExtendedSep 23
  4. Building a Legacy: September Superintendent NewsletterSep 22
  5. Beach Park Middle School Leadership UpdateSep 22
Read every morning from bpd3.org’s news.
Game day

Next up: Anna-Jonesboro vs Benton

Tuesday, Dec 8 · Girls Varsity Basketball. Streams on the NFHS Network.

Coming up
Dec8Anna-Jonesboro vs BentonGirls Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Dec27Benton vs TriadGirls Varsity BasketballWatch ↗
Recent games
Oct2Benton vs FrankfortBoys Varsity FootballWatch ↗
From the sports pages
On the market

Homes listed in Benton Township

Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.

Housing market →
231 S Court St, # 39Zillow · Oct 25 ↗9769 Stuyvesant StRealtor.com · Oct 23 ↗606 Madison StRealtor.com · Oct 21 ↗700 Manitou StZillow · Oct 20 ↗14052 Summer RdZillow · Oct 19 ↗606 E Webster StRedfin · Oct 15 ↗1206 Glendale StZillow · Oct 13 ↗303 W Blake StZillow · Oct 12 ↗1400 N Duquoin StZillow · Oct 3 ↗
In memoriam

Remembering neighbors

Obituaries from the past 30 days. Dates are publication dates.

Thomas Ray Arpasi Obituary (2026) - Benton, IL - Morton and Johnston Funeral Home - BentonLegacy | Obituary · 6 days agoRobert Edgar "Bob" Kinison Obituary (2026) - Benton, IL - Union Funeral Home - West FrankfortLegacy | Obituary · Oct 26Rebecca Garwood Obituary, Age 73 - December 26, 2024 - Benton, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 25George Butz Obituary, Age 72 - September 4, 2024 - Benton, IllinoisLegacy | Obituary · Oct 23
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Headlines from next door

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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Benton Township, found through Google News; stories with Benton Township in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Benton Township, IL are left out. Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.