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HerrinFesta Italiana ScheduleMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Wednesday, May 226 p.m. - Talent Contest, Herrin Civic Center Thursday, May 23Gates open 5:30 p.m. - Resurrection - A Journey Tribute, Piazza Stage Carnival and Midway O...
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Will Chester build a new water tower?May 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Chester Alderman Russ Rader told the city council this week that the city needs to start looking at the possibility of building an additional water tower. Rader said the...
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Tamaroa man charged with multiple offensesMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - A 22-year-old Tamaroa man is facing multiple charges today after being arrested by the Du Quoin Police Department this past week. According to a report issue...
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CHS youth basketball camp is May 28-30May 21, 2019 11:00 pm - The CHS basketball program will host its annual kid's basketball camp May 28-30 for both boys and girls in grades 3rd through 8th. The event is open to kids throughout t...
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CHS graduates 54 seniors at 133rd commencementMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - One of the smallest graduating classes at Chester High School in recent years took part in commencement on Sunday, but the ceremony was no less moving. The 133rd commenc...
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Woman's Club hosts May luncheon to close seasonMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Members of the Chester Women's Club held their May Luncheon on Friday, May 17 at the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church. A catered meal was served. Pre...
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Parents address school board about promotion ceremony, dress codeMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - A number of parents addressed the Du Quoin Community Unit District 300 Board of Education last week regarding a proposed change in the Middle School Promotion...
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Annual end of year awards breakfast: District 139 honors three retirees and hands out milestone awardsMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Teachers and staff from the Chester Unit District 139 crowded into the annual End-of-the Year Breakfast this week, to honor the recipients of this year's Milestone Award...
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New Name, Same PlaceMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - CARBONDALE - Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Banterra Bank, the region's largest, locally-owned bank, announced a 10-year naming-rights agreement that will r...
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Chester school board considers refinancing bondsMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - The Chester school board is mulling the refinancing of bonds that are nearing their call dates, after hearing from one brokerage expert that the district could save sign...