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Randolph County briefs/accidentsJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - State Sen. Paul Schimpf on Pritzker inauguration State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) released the following statement following the inauguration of Illinois Gov. J.B. P...
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Understanding Social Security Frequently asked questions on a variety of topicsJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - This week's column is a series of questions and answers. Q. I prefer reading by audio book. Does Social Security have audio publications? Yes, we do. You can find them a...
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YellowJackets beat Zeigler-Royalton, Carterville Jan. 3 & 5Jan 15, 2019 12:00 am - With wins over Zeigler-Royalton and Carterville the first week of January, the Chester High School YellowJackets had a five-game winning streak, standing 14-5 overall an...
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St. Mary's School 2nd quarter honor rollJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - 8TH GRADE 1st Honors Koby Jany Will Schuwerk Paige Vasquez 7TH GRADE 1st honors Elseah Congiardo Garret Hopkins 2nd honors Grace Welborn 6TH GR...
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Tips for staying safe during winter activitiesJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - CHICAGO - With colder temperatures and the threat of more snow ahead of us, many adults and children will be heading outside to enjoy their favorite winter activities. S...
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Tree of Remembrance Drive ends with $5,588 collectedJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - The 2018 Tree of Remembrance fundraising drive has collected $5,588 for the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The collection has officially closed, and the money will help th...
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Harrisburg Democratic leader thrilled to be at Pritzker inaugurationJan 15, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A Harrisburg woman, who happens to be a high-ranking Democratic state party vice-chair, said she enjoyed attending Gov. J.B. Pritzker's inauguration Monday...
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Du Quoin council approves purchase of new dump truckJan 14, 2019 10:00 pm - DU QUOIN - The Du Quoin City Council Monday approved the purchase of a used dump truck from Holzhauer Auto Group in Nashville at a cost of $25,500. "We've been saving th...
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Electrical fire causes minor home damageJan 14, 2019 10:00 pm - DU QUOIN - Dodging snowflakes Friday, Du Quoin firefighters responded to a 7 p.m. fire call at 18 S. Linden St. According to Fire Chief David Durkota, a faulty light swi...
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Historic Du Quoin home ravaged by Thursday evening fireJan 14, 2019 10:00 pm - DU QUOIN - An early-evening fire badly damaged one of the oldest homes on record in Du Quoin Thursday as firefighters worked hard to extinguish the blaze and save as muc...