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Illness forces Perry County Head Start to close for 3 daysFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - Perry County Head Start has been struck by illness, forcing it to close for three days this week. "We got hit by the flu," said Lauri Koen, interim director of Head Star...
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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 ...