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Recent study warns of possible manufacturing workforce shortageAug 13, 2019 1:00 am - A recent study from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association underscores the importance of the manufacturing industry in the southern part of the state. Mark Denzler, pre...
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Thousands flock to Sparta for annual trapshooting championships; World Shooting and Recreational Complex hosts event for 14th yearAug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - SPARTA - Lisa Palazzo loaded her gun and walked over to the designated shooting area. Just like thousands of others who had flocked to the World Shooting Complex on Frid...
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'Firefighters, cops and kids ... it's just a great thing' 1,500 turn out for Du Quoin back to School BashAug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - The second year of Du Quoin's Back to School Bash was another success. About 1,500 people showed up to Keyes Park Friday evening for the event that included s...
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John Lennon's sister to appear with tribute band in BentonAug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - The Mersey Beatles, a Liverpool-born Beatles tribute band and the house band for over a decade at the world-famous Cavern Club, will perform Oct. 11 at Benton Civic Cent...
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Study warns of manufacturing workforce shortageAug 12, 2019 11:00 pm - A recent study from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association underscores the importance of the manufacturing industry in the southern part of the state. Mark Denzler, pre...
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West Frankfort man charged with murder of missing womanAug 12, 2019 1:00 am - A West Frankfort man has been charged with first degree murder, in the death of a 29-year-old woman whose body was found Monday near Angelville Road in Williamson County...
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AGs ask streamers to drop tobacco from kids showsAug 12, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois' top attorney is asking American video streaming services to avoid showing tobacco products in shows and movies that cater to young viewers. In a ...
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Dunn, Jackson speak at road show in Pinckneyville on SIU's 150th anniversaryAug 12, 2019 1:00 am -
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New Gaming Board chairman vows credibility, integrityAug 12, 2019 1:00 am - CHICAGO - The new chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board said Thursday he has no illusions about how tough of a job lies ahead. "We all know that those tasks are substant...
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Elverado Boosters, PTO to host 'Back to School Bash' FridayAug 11, 2019 11:00 pm - ELKVILLE - The Elverado Boosters and PTO are hosting their first "Back to School Bash" this Friday evening, Aug. 16, at the Elverado High School football field in Elkvil...