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Monument project for courthouse grounds still in progressNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Plans to install a monument on the courthouse grounds continue to be in progress and the Randolph County commissioners heard more about it at their Nov. 17 meeting. Joan...
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Chester Council lengthens closing time for alcohol sales on Thanksgiving, New Year's EveNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Those who work the late shift at the city's state facilities, or any graveyard shift workers in general, are getting a little bit of a bonus for specific holidays. Durin...
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Can Steeleville schools bring back a band?Nov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Steeleville is now in its fifth academic year without a school band and the District 138 Board of Education discussed that topic during its monthly meeting on Monday. Su...
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Bost talks 2018 farm billNov 21, 2017 10:00 pm - The Randolph County Farm Bureau held its 101st annual meeting on Monday at the Chester American Legion and U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12th District) made a specia...
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Randolph County hunters lead state after first firearm weekendNov 21, 2017 10:00 pm - Illinois hunters harvested more than 51,000 deer during the first firearm weekend in the state, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. In a news rele...
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Former correctional officer from Du Quoin sentenced to four monthsNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - An ex-correctional officer from Du Quoin was sentenced Monday to four months in federal prison for violating the civil rights of an inmate at the Pinckneyville Correctio...
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Du Quoin Police blotterNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
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Red Devils geared up for new hoop seasonNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - CONTRIBUTING PHOTOJOURNALIST SESSER - The Sesser-Valier Red Devils boys basketball team is looking to regain the same momentum it had at the end of last season. Last ye...
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World War II flyer from Marion awarded Congressional Gold MedalNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - MARION - It was 73 years in the making, but Marion resident June Minton was finally honored for her role in defending America during World War II. The ceremony to award ...
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State police, Kroger team up on holiday food driveNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - The Illinois State Police have are accepting donations for the inaugural "Cram The Cruiser" holiday food drive. Designed to provide non-perishable food items for familie...