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Jackson County court reportDec 27, 2017 12:00 am - 12/04: Shane Ingram, 40, of White Hall, pleaded guilty criminal damage to property, a Class 4 felony and leaving the scene, a Class A misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 24...
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Murphysboro balances 2018 budget, even with back pay owed policeDec 27, 2017 12:00 am - The Murphysboro City Council approved a budget for the 2018 fiscal year that anticipates about $5 million in revenue for the city's general fund and almost the same figu...
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Murphysboro council OK's 15% raise for fire chiefDec 27, 2017 12:00 am - The Murphysboro City Council has approved a 15 percent raise for Murphysboro Fire Chief Steve Swafford, effective Jan. 1. "Still planning on retiring soon, aren't you, c...
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Randolph County stories we're following in 2018Dec 27, 2017 12:00 am - As the calendar prepares to flip to 2018, here are some ongoing stories the Herald Tribune/Steeleville Ledger is keeping an eye on in the months ahead. Landmark reopeni...
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Chester school board debates future of industrial arts classDec 27, 2017 12:00 am - In its final meeting of 2017 on Dec. 21, the Chester District 139 Board of Education discussed a topic that could have an impact in years to come. Chester High School in...
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Du Quoin police blotterDec 27, 2017 12:00 am - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
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Minor injuries in Wine Hill Road accidentDec 26, 2017 10:00 pm - A 51-year-old Murphysboro man escaped a one-vehicle rollover accident on Wine Hill Road west of Shiloh Hill Road on Tuesday with only minor injuries. According to the Ra...
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Fire destroys Grecian Steakhouse in PinckneyvilleDec 26, 2017 12:00 am - Fire destroyed a popular Pinckneyville restaurant on Saturday morning, causing an outpouring of support for the owners and best wishes on social media. Firefighters were...
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Ellis Grove woman arrested after bad checks investigationDec 26, 2017 12:00 am - A 40-year-old Ellis Grove woman has been charged with passing bad checks at several area businesses. According to Chester Police Chief Ryan Coffey, Natasha Kincaid was a...
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Pedestrian killed on I-57 over holiday weekendDec 26, 2017 12:00 am - A holiday weekend accident involving pedestrians on I-57 left one person dead and a juvenile seriously injured. Illinois State Police District 13 reports Amanda Beem, 22...