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Mask mandates come down in schools, most public placesMar 01, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Facial coverings are now optional in most public places in Illinois, including schools, after Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that he would update guidan...
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Senate approves Fowler, Koehler legislation to support auto industryMar 01, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill championed by State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) to incentivize Illinoisans to purchase vehicles manufactu...
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Randolph County briefs: Megan Rector to lead United Way boardFeb 27, 2022 10:00 pm - Megan Rector to lead United Way board Megan Rector, a Coulterville resident and the financial wellness relationship manager at Regions Bank, has been named 2022 auxiliar...
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Vets invited to apply for next Honor FlightFeb 27, 2022 10:00 pm - Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois recently announced the group will return to Washington, D.C., in the spring. The all-volunteer group will conduct its eighth f...
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Eagles welcome state's attorneyFeb 27, 2022 10:00 pm - Randolph County State's Attorney Jeremy Walker was the featured guest speaker at a public luncheon at the Chester Eagles on Feb. 15. Walker touched on how COVID-19 has a...
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Mobile marketFeb 27, 2022 10:00 pm - On an extremely cold Jan. 26, the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry hosted the monthly Mobile Market at the Cohen Recreation Complex, where about 25 volunteers served c...
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CMSF Senior of the Week Hailey GwaltneyFeb 25, 2022 12:00 am - Ms. Hailey Gwaltney is the CMSF High School Senior of the Week for Feb. 21. Her favorite color is turquoise, her favorite television show is "Grey's Anatomy," and her fa...
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Understanding Social Security Making the most of 'America Saves Week'Feb 25, 2022 12:00 am - This year, America Saves Week runs from February 21 through 25 with the theme Building Financial Resilience. The week is an opportunity for organizations to promote good...
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Eldorado Garden Study Club sets theme, plans for 2022Feb 25, 2022 12:00 am - Members of the Eldorado Garden Study Club planning committee met in January at the Eldorado Library. The group first decided on a theme for the year, which will be "Plan...
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Du Quoin Ministerial Alliance to host 'Journeys'Feb 25, 2022 12:00 am - The Du Quoin Ministerial Alliance will host the "Journey to the Cross" luncheons again during the Lenten season. Luncheons will be followed by a time of singing, prayer ...