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Illinois records pandemic high of more than 200,000 COVID cases; in one week Perry County has 122 more cases over weekendJan 16, 2022 12:00 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday that the state had recorded 201,428 new cases of COVID-19 over the previous week, a 57% increase over the previous w...
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Don't let storms destroy your faithJan 14, 2022 12:00 am - We are now approximately half way through the first month of 2022. In last week's column I encouraged you to make this year the most faith-filled time in your life. I c...
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Dealing with disappointmentJan 13, 2022 12:00 am - I realized I don't sing as often as I used to. Before losing Dad, worship was my go-to response for everything. And throughout his illness, I sang. I sang to Jesus, and ...
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Williamson County Marriage LicensesJan 12, 2022 12:00 am - The following marriage licenses were obtained from the office of Amanda Barnes, Williamson County Clerk. Joseph A. Parrish of Greensboro, SC and Tammy J. Hall of Johnsto...
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Chamber Business of the Month: Morton Buildings Inc.Jan 11, 2022 10:00 pm - The Chester Chamber of Commerce has named Morton Buildings, Inc., the Business of the Month for January 2022. Located at 2807 State Street, the business has operated at ...
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CHS musicians wow the crowdJan 11, 2022 10:00 pm - The Chester High School Music Department wrapped up the District 139 holiday performance season with its annual "Sounds of the Season" concert Dec. 13 at Colbert Gymnasi...
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The briefs: Chamber postpones Night at the RacesJan 11, 2022 10:00 pm - Chamber postpones Night at the Races The Chester Chamber of Commerce has decided to postpone its annual Night at the Races scheduled for Jan. 21. The chamber will provid...
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Chamber names late Don Welge Citizen of YearJan 11, 2022 10:00 pm - The Chester Chamber of Commerce has presented its 2021 Citizen of the Year award posthumously to Chester native and lifelong resident Don Welge. At the presentation in ...
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First snowJan 11, 2022 10:00 pm -
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Omicron detetectd in Randolph countyJan 11, 2022 10:00 pm - 82 new cases; transmission rate remains high