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Farmers market opens at Du Quoin Fairgrounds TuesdayJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - The Illinois Department of Agriculture will introduce a farmers market at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds next week. The market will open from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7...
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Du Quoin area briefs: Grief seminars begin at Maxton-Rosado; in support of local health departmentsJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - Grief seminars start Monday in Du Quoin The Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home and the Rev. Amanda Groves are teaming up for quarterly grief support seminars at the funeral home...
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Walter Baker celebration of lifeJun 01, 2022 1:00 am - A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 for Walker Baker, 75, of Eldorado, Illinois. Mr. Baker died in December. The celebration will be held from 1...
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Steeleville Area Public Library June eventsMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Here's the Steeleville Area Public Library's June Schedule: Summer Reading Program Steeleville's Summer Reading begins June 6. This year's theme is "Read Beyond the Beat...
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Chester Public Library June eventsMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - The Chester Public Library is excited to announce upcoming events for children and adults. Bring the kiddos to join us at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at St. Mary's Gym (Ch...
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Local Girl Scouts earn Silver AwardsMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult...
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Honoring and remembering: American Legion, VFW host Memorial Day programMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Chester's 2022 Memorial Day Service was held Monday, May 30, at the American Legion Post 487 in Chester. VFW Post 3553 in Chester shared the program components with the ...
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Briefs: Chamber dinner, spring cleanup days, city yard saleMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Tickets on sale for Chamber dinner Tickets are now available for the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Friday, June 17, at Chester Country Club. Citizen of the Year and ...
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After delay, CGS 8th graders get diplomasMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - After a last-minute postponement caused by devastating straight-line winds that tore through Chester Thursday, May 19, Chester Grade School was able to hold its graduati...
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Ronica Henderson, formerly of Du QuoinMay 26, 2022 1:00 am - Ronica Henderson, age 48, of Wentzville, Missouri and formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at her home in Wentzville on May 10, 2022. Ronica was born on Feb. 24, 1974, the ...