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Southern Illinois great for hunting Eurasian Collared DoveSep 08, 2018 1:00 am - The opening week of the 2018 dove season has been full of action and very productive. Not even a heat wave could dampen the spirits of the hunters shooting over the sunf...
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SIU clinic 1st to study new blood pressure treatmentSep 06, 2018 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Over 100 million Americans have hypertension, and more than half of those who are on antihypertensive medications still don't have their blood pressure und...
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Kelly, Bost go back and forth over debate plansSep 06, 2018 11:00 pm - A debate may be in the offing between 12th District Congressman Mike Bost of Murphysboro and his Democratic challenger, St. Clair County State's Attorney Brendan Kelly. ...
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Bullies often victims of bullying themselves, SIU research showsSep 06, 2018 1:00 am - Nobody likes a bully; especially not the victim. But research shows that those bullies are likely to be victims of bullying themselves. Sujung Cho, Southern Illinois Uni...
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IDNR holds sessions on Chronic Wasting DiseaseSep 05, 2018 1:00 am - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a series of public meetings to provide information about Chronic Wasting Disease), its effect on future deer p...
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Nana Oyl to join statues on Character TrailSep 05, 2018 1:00 am - When cartoon enthusiasts think of Chester native Elzie Segar, they think of him first and foremost as the creator of Popeye, the sailor man. And so he was. But before ...
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Church feeds Gilster-Mary Lee workers to honor Labor DaySep 05, 2018 1:00 am - Members of Chester's Free Baptist Church honored Labor Day by providing meals to workers at one of Chester's largest employers, Gilster-Mary Lee. Pastor Mike Fogerson hi...
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LST 325 returns to Port of ChesterSep 05, 2018 1:00 am - After nearly seven years, the LST 325 is returning to Chester for a visit as an additional attraction to the events at the annual Popeye Picnic. LST, of Landing Ship Tan...
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Popeye honors bicentennial during annual picnicSep 05, 2018 1:00 am - In keeping with the 200th birthday of the state of Illinois, the theme of the 2018 Popeye Picnic will be "Popeye Celebrates The Bicentennial, Where Illinois Began, " to ...
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39th Annual Popeye Picnic ScheduleSep 05, 2018 1:00 am - Free admission, parking and entertainment. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Friday, Sept. 7 8 a.m.-11 p.m.: Popeye Museum (Spinach Can Collectibles) 5 p.m.: ...