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Election 2020: Sheriff Bareis asking voters to 'back the blue' with public safety taxFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - Perry County Sheriff Steve Bareis knows he has a job ahead of him to convince Perry County residents to support a hike in the county sales tax. Voters soundly defeated t...
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Survey finds pessimism toward Illinois public schools; Broad support for increased funding, raising teacher payFeb 13, 2020 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Most adults in Illinois give the state's public school system only a so-so grade, but they give slightly higher marks for their own local schools. That's a...
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Durbin claims USDA playing favorites with trade war aidFeb 12, 2020 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is accusing the U.S. Department of Agriculture of playing favorites with trade war aid payments by giving more money to sout...
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CGS honors January Students of the MonthFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am -
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Randolph County briefsFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am - Randolph County briefs Chester blood drive coming on Feb. 19 The need for blood is constant, so join the American Red Cross's lifesaving team by donating at the Chester ...
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Randolph Society Foundation 2020 honorees: William Hayes risked everything to help slaves get to freedomFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am - The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that William Hayes, who risked his reputation, his property, and even his life to help men and women escape ...
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CGS honors January Students of the MonthFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am -
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Chester girls basketball Back-to-back wins give Lady Jackets momentum for regionalsFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am - The 2019-2020 Chester High School Lady Jacket Basketball Team closed out its regular season last week with back-to-back wins, defeating Trico 65-56, Feb. 6 and avenging ...
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CHS Baseball and Softball Meat Wheel fundraiser to be held Feb. 16 at Chester EaglesFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am - The Chester High School Baseball and Softball teams will host a "Meat Wheel" fundraiser on Feb. 16 to support the upcoming baseball and softball seasons. Softball Coach ...
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Illinois can now test for coronavirus in-stateFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health now has the ability to test for the 2019 novel coronavirus in-state, meaning shorter wait times for test results f...