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CGS junior high students perform Christmas concertDec 09, 2017 10:00 pm - On December 7, Chester Grade School fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students performed the annual Junior High Christmas Concert inside Colbert Gymnasium. Sue Colo...
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Toys for Tots of Randolph County helping more than 650 childrenDec 08, 2017 10:00 pm - In what's become an annual occurrence, the large hall of the VFW Kaskaskia Post 3553 in Chester was filled with toys of all shapes and sizes on Friday. Toys for Tots of ...
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Pinckneyville to unveil solar array for wastewater treatment plantDec 08, 2017 12:00 am - Pinckneyville leaders today will place the final panel on a new new solar array designed to power the city's wastewater treatment facility. The ceremonial installation o...
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Elkville man sentenced for probation violationDec 08, 2017 12:00 am - An Elkville man has been sentenced in Jackson County to five years in prison following a probation violation. Jackson County State's Attorney Mike Carr announced Thursda...
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Perry County tax levy going up, amid growing concerns about financesDec 08, 2017 12:00 am - Perry County property owners will pay more in taxes next year to help prop up the county's challenged finances. At their meeting Thursday, the Perry County Board of Comm...
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Bond reduction denied for RushingDec 07, 2017 10:00 pm - Two other alleged victims identified
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'A neighborhood place'Dec 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Landmark's new name and logo announced
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CHS students compete in Special Olympics bowling tournamentDec 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Four Chester High School students recently competed in the Illinois Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. Three of the four advanced to the sectional tournament, while on...
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Chester officers prevent Chester Bridge suicideDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - Two Chester police officers are being credited for their part in talking a Missouri man out of jumping off the Chester Bridge last Saturday. Officers Seth Buch and Joe C...
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Randolph County board makes appointmentsDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - As is tradition with the start of the new fiscal year, the Randolph County commissioners made several appointments to various boards. The commissioners appointed Clyde B...