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Movie review: ‘Live by Night’ relies on the obviousJan 13, 2017 12:01 am - In the stylish Prohibition-era gangster yarn “Live by Night,” native son Ben Affleck has ambitions as big as his movie’s hat budget. From fedoras to scall...
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Movie review: Ben Affleck brings Lehane’s ‘Live by Night’ aliveJan 13, 2017 12:01 am - Dennis Lehane’s slick and fun and nasty 2012 gangster novel “Live by Night” gets trimmed down for director-star and screenplay-adaptor Ben Affleck’s ...
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Movie review: Just the facts approach spoils ‘Patriots Day’Jan 13, 2017 12:01 am - When I saw “Patriots Day” last month, I was marginally impressed by its level of class and authenticity. Then I tuned into to see HBO’s “Marathon....
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AFSCME authorizes strike voteJan 12, 2017 10:00 pm - The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is taking the next step in its ongoing contract battle with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration. In...
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Religion News: Historic Baptist church names lesbian couple as pastorsJan 12, 2017 12:01 am - WEEK IN RELIGION The historic 155-year-old Calvary Baptist Church in downtown Washington D.C. recently named a lesbian couple as its new pastors. On Jan. 8, Sally Sarrat...
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Rauner unveils Bicentennial logoJan 11, 2017 10:00 pm - Gov. Bruce Rauner convened the first meeting of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission on Thursday and unveiled the celebration's official logo at the Old State Capitol. T...
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Military Appreciation Night upcomingJan 11, 2017 10:00 pm - On Feb. 4, the Steeleville boys basketball team will travel to Sparta High School for Military Appreciation Night. T-shirts are being sold for $10 and hoodies for $20, w...
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Relay For Life of Randolph County kicks off tonightJan 11, 2017 10:00 pm - Kickoff for the Relay For Life of Randolph County begins tonight at 6 p.m. at Red Bud High School. The event will take place in the cafeteria, which is located on the so...
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Obituary for Kenneth "Kenny" TaggartJan 11, 2017 10:00 pm - KENNETH “KENNY” TAGGART, 91, of Chester, IL, passed away at 7:34 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home in Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late J...
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Case updates from Randolph County courtJan 11, 2017 10:00 pm - • Tara J. Ostermeyer On December 12, 26-year-old Tara J. Ostermeyer, of Steeleville, pleaded guilty to the offense of unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class ...