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Higgins sentenced for role in robberyAug 28, 2019 1:00 am - A Carbondale man will spend 15 years in prison for a February robbery. State's Attorney Mike Carr says Alphonzo Higgins, 49, was found guilty of robbery by a Jackson Cou...
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City still paying down debt on sewer plant; Will work out contract with local company for Fourth of July fireworksAug 27, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - The Du Quoin City Council Monday heard a monthly treasurer's report from Stephanie Cravens, which detailed the revenues and expenditures both for the city's G...
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SIU's Nick Hill looks ahead to opener with SEMOAug 27, 2019 11:00 pm - CARBONDALE - Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill met with the media on Monday morning for his weekly news conference. The Salukis open the season on Thursday at No. 1...
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Paul Harris Award given to past Chester Rotary presidentAug 27, 2019 1:00 am -
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S.I. Make Expo donation highlights Honor Flight reunionAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - Several hundred veterans gathered at the Marion Pavilion Saturday for the first reunion of Honor Flight participants. Organized by the Honor Flight Board, the gathering ...
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Five questions with ... Michele Holmes of HarrisburgAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - 1 What do you enjoy most about summertime? Watching my grandkids play. That's what I enjoy. 2 What is your favorite activity this time of year? Walking. I walk different...
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State Sen. Paul Schimp Week in Review (Aug. 19-23)Aug 27, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Last week was a busy week for state Sen, Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo). Following is a breakdown of legislation that is now law statewide. Schimpf's youth hunt...
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Bryant running for state Senate; Schimpf retiring after this termAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Terri Bryant says she will run for the 58th state Senate seat, in the wake of Paul Schimpf's announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2020. In a Tues...
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Ribbon cutting, parade mark opening of Du Quoin State Fair Overall numbers are up for first three daysAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - DU QUOIN - By all accounts, the first weekend of the Du Quoin State Fair was well attended. "The weather cooperated and our numbers were definitely up on Friday and Satu...
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GOP leadership won't pursue splitting Illinois into two statesAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Leading Illinois Republicans have seemed to close the door on the party pursuing a two-state solution to Illinois' fractious political division - saying it...