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Pritzker's pension plans face uphill battle, TRS Board told Legislative liaison: Delaying payments an unpopular idea in both chambersApr 27, 2019 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker's pension proposal is not sitting well with state lawmakers, an adviser to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System told its ...
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No sure bets yet among Illinois sports gambling proposalsApr 27, 2019 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - With five plans being considered, it's anyone guess what legalized sports gambling will look like in Illinois if the legislature approves a bill this sprin...
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Fake $100 bill passed in ChesterApr 26, 2019 1:00 am -
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Chester Grade School T-shirt winnersApr 26, 2019 1:00 am -
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Curious about Civil War currency? Come to the library on May 2Apr 26, 2019 1:00 am - The public is invited to hear historian Henry Wolf discuss "Different Monies of the Civil War," at 6:30 p.m. May 2 at the Chester Public Library. Wolf will expand on the...
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Students visit Three Springs LodgeApr 26, 2019 1:00 am -
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Will teens lose access to cellphones while at the high school?Apr 26, 2019 1:00 am - The Chester school board is mulling a proposal that would restrict cellphone usage by students while in class at Chester High School. The board, at its April 16 meeting,...
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Randolph County sheriff's blotterApr 26, 2019 1:00 am - The following information was obtained from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office. Note that arrests and charges are allegations only, not findings of guilt. • David J. B...
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SIU grads race back into the limelight with anniversary showing of 'Stingray'Apr 25, 2019 11:00 pm - EDWARDSVILLE - When director Richard Taylor got a call asking if he had a reel copy of the 1978 movie, "Stingray," he replied, "Sure. It's in my garage." "Let me say if ...
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'No further discussion': Carbondale mayor isn't taking questions about domestic incidentApr 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Mayor Mike Henry is not going to talk about the incident that cast a pall over his re-election earlier this month. At Tuesday's meeting of the city council - Henry's mos...