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Library marks 25th anniversary of 'Flood of '93' with programsJul 16, 2018 1:00 am - The Chester Public Library is remembering the 25th anniversary of the Flood of 1993 this month. Displays and a special program at the library will feature images, stor...
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Commentary The battle for the future of IllinoisJul 16, 2018 1:00 am - As the late Congressman Jack Kemp said, "If we have better ideas, we will win." In Illinois, the Republican Party has a good chance to win if we're bold and stand firmly...
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Storm uproots trees in PinckneyvilleJul 15, 2018 11:00 pm -
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Pinckneyville police officer to receive Law Enforcement AwardJul 15, 2018 11:00 pm - PINCKNEYVILLE - Pinckneyville Police Officer James Holder will receive the Law Enforcement Award from the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) on July 17 during a Pinck...
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Southern Illinois Made expo set for July 28-29 at Pavilion in MarionJul 15, 2018 11:00 pm - State Sen. Dale Fowler is partnering with southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce to host the first-ever Southern Illinois Made Expo July 28 and 29 at the Pavilion of the...
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Farm-to-table event draws large crowdJul 15, 2018 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - Downtown Du Quoin took the form of a banquet hall Thursday at the Second Annual Farm-to-Table social gathering and dinner. A portion of East Main Street was c...
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Dorsey takes over as new SIU president Trustees strike a deal with DunnJul 15, 2018 11:00 pm - The troubled SIU system is under new leadership after university trustees Monday approved a separation agreement with embattled President Randy Dunn Monday and hired an ...
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Summer reading program explores world customs, cuisineJul 15, 2018 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - Area kids got a break from the heat Friday afternoon to enjoy the cool comfort of the Du Quoin Public Library. Director Kristina Benson presented a special s...
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Southern Illinois Sportsman Show lures crowd to fairgroundsJul 15, 2018 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - The Third annual Southern Illinois Sportsman Show returned to the Exposition Hall at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds last weekend and went off without a hitch,...
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Du Quoin students to benefit from backpack giveaway SundayJul 15, 2018 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - Students in Du Quoin are about to benefit from a national backpack giveaway. On Sunday, July 22, nearly 1,000 participating TCC and Wireless Zone stores are t...