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Big holiday donationNov 14, 2018 12:00 am -
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Sorority brings back tea traditionNov 14, 2018 12:00 am - Beta Sigma Phi sorority in Chester brought an old and treasured tradition back to life on Oct. 14 at the historic Cohen Home, overlooking the Mississippi River in Cheste...
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Obama's political career in Illinois helped shape his presidencyNov 13, 2018 10:00 pm - CHICAGO - A decade ago, he claimed victory in the presidential campaign from Grant Park in Chicago. He announced his run - and later his running mate - on ground trod by...
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Early dismissal for schools next TuesdayNov 13, 2018 10:00 pm - DU QUOIN - There will be a one-hour early dismissal for all Du Quoin Community Unit School District students on Tuesday, Nov. 20 (the last day of school before Thanksgiv...
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What are Pritzker's priorities?Nov 13, 2018 10:00 pm - His voice raspy from days of campaigning, Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker pumped hands, posed with CTA riders for selfies and outlined a whirlwind agenda. "Here are the pri...
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Veterans need more than just our respectNov 13, 2018 12:00 am - Nearly six months have passed since Memorial Day and the problem remains the same - crowds are light at veterans memorial services. Such was the case last May and it was...
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Chester 'Small Business Saturday' set Nov. 24Nov 13, 2018 12:00 am - For the second consecutive year, the Chester Chamber of Commerce and River City Renewal will host "Small Business Saturday" in Chester. "We're gearing up for Saturday, ...
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Randolph Clerk-elect sees smooth transition into new roleNov 13, 2018 12:00 am - Randolph County Clerk-elect Melanie Johnson doesn't see herself as a minority in county politics. The only Republican candidate to win a county office in the Nov. 6 elec...
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Who are the Land of Lincoln's top leaders?Nov 12, 2018 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois is definitely the Land of Lincoln. Voters in the Illinois Top 200 project have selected Abraham Lincoln as the top leader in state history, recogn...
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Du Quoin Elementary honors vets at breakfastNov 11, 2018 10:00 pm - DU QUOIN - Du Quoin Elementary School hosted its annual Breakfast with a Veteran program this past Friday. All K-4 students at the school participated. In addition to ea...