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Rend Lake master plan workshop is ThursdayAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public workshop regarding the master plan update for Rend Lake. The public is invited to attend this meeting, which is the s...
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Mobile food pantry aids 100 familiesAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry held its monthly Mobile Market July 25 at the Cohen Recreation Complex. Approximately 80 cars drove through the distribution area ...
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Rotary governor talks about promotionAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - Rotary District 6510 Governor Janice Alka of Mount Carmel spokes to the Chester Rotary Aug. 15 about enhancing the public image of Rotary by making people more aware of ...
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County begins budget planning next weekAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - A series of budget meetings has been scheduled next week for Franklin County officeholders and department heads. The purpose of the scheduled meetings on Tuesday and Wed...
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Sparta-based guard firefighting team returns from Iraq and SyriaAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - SPARTA - Family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Sparta Army National Guard Armory Aug. 16 for an emotional reunion with six soldiers returning home the Middle Ea...
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26 teams compete in Ron Pechacek tourneyAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - The second annual Ron Pechacek Memorial Golf Tournament was held Aug. 18 at the Chester Country Club. The three-man, 27-hole tournament had 26 teams participating. The w...
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RLC partners with Army Corps for 'Science Stones'Aug 21, 2018 1:00 am - Rend Lake College and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are partnering together to bring a little more adventure to the lives of local children. The Rend Lake Search for ...
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Steeleville High School notesAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - DRESS SALE FUNDRAISER The volleyball team is hosting a Homecoming/Prom dress sale. Bring your gently used dresses with whatever price you want and pay $5 to have it put ...
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Dick Van Dyke tops list of Illinois actors, Benton's Malkovich at No. 10Aug 21, 2018 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - He was Rob Petrie, Bert the Chimney Sweep, Caractacus Potts and countless other characters. Now Dick Van Dyke's latest role is top actor in Illinois histor...
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CHS teacher receives grant for e-cycling projectAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - Chester High School English teacher Mike Springston has been awarded a $950 grant by the Illinois Education Association Foundation for an electronics recycling program. ...