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GOP leadership won't pursue splitting Illinois into two statesAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Leading Illinois Republicans have seemed to close the door on the party pursuing a two-state solution to Illinois' fractious political division - saying it...
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CHS agriculture class builds platform for track meetsAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - After a long hiatus from the Chester High School curriculum, Agriculture was once again added to the long list of classes offered at CHS last year, and the Agriculture C...
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SONIC BOOMINGAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - It is certainly not an everyday occurrence for a nationwide franchise restaurant to open in a town of Benton's size, but when it does, expect it to be especially busy du...
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At the fair Racing and monster trucks highlight final days of the Du Quoin State FairAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - The final three days of the Du Quoin State Fair in Du Quoin will be a little different this year, but in a good way. First off, the ARCA Menards Series will be running u...
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Matthew West, Leanna Crawford inspire crowd at Du Quoin State FairAug 27, 2019 1:00 am -
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Tree falls in storm, fire erupts in Chester houseAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - A sudden pop-up storm in Chester last week created a dangerous situation for firefighters and damaged a house on the 700 block of Stratton Street. Chester Fire Chief M...
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S.I. Make Expo donation highlights Honor Flight reunionAug 26, 2019 11:00 pm - MARION - Several hundred veterans gathered at the Marion Pavilion Saturday for the first reunion of Honor Flight participants. Organized by the Honor Flight Board, the g...
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In reversal, Aunt Martha's will now accept federal fundsAug 26, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness, one of Illinois' three family planning organizations, confirmed Friday it will accept federal funds it previously declined...
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Pritzker signs bill phasing in $40K minimum teacher pay Goal is to address statewide teacher shortageAug 26, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Some teachers in Illinois will get a pay raise starting next year, thanks to a bill that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Thursday. House Bill...
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5th Annual Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash to benefit Special Olympics Over 10,000 ducks to splash into the water at Du Quoin State Fair on Sept. 1Aug 25, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - Special Olympics Illinois is gearing up for the Fifth Annual Southern Illinois Ducky Derby Dash at the Du Quoin State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 1. Come out to hel...