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Two injured in Route 3 crashDec 14, 2016 10:00 pm - A Thursday head-on accident on Route 3 north of Canter Road sent two people to the hospital, according to the Illinois State Police. Two vehicles were initially involved...
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Movie review: ‘Rogue One' worst of the ‘Star Wars' franchiseDec 14, 2016 12:01 am - This is a spoiler-free review of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." I won't reveal any story points or surprises — per Disney/Marvel request. I will exhibit profession...
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Assistant Menard wardens resignDec 13, 2016 10:00 pm - The Illinois Department of Corrections has confirmed that two assistant Menard Correctional Center wardens have resigned from their positions at the prison. "Doug Lyerla...
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'Just wiggle your toes'Dec 13, 2016 10:00 pm - Imagine if you woke up one day and you couldn't wiggle your toes. Kevin Brooks - a leading speaker on suicide prevention, destructive decisions and overcoming obstacles ...
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CGS presents 1st through 4th Christmas programDec 13, 2016 10:00 pm - If anyone needed help getting into the 2016 Christmas mode, CHS General Music Teacher Sue Colonel and her 1st through 4th grade music students provided the motivation an...
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10 in Du Quoin will get unexpected holiday treat, thanks to anonymous donorDec 12, 2016 10:00 pm - On Monday, the Du Quoin mayor's office received a manila envelope. Inside were 10 Christmas cards … and more. Five of the cards are in red envelopes, the other fi...
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Personnel costs don't leave Du Quoin much breathing room in 2017 budgetDec 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Du Quoin City Clerk Andrew Croessman Monday walked commissioners through the city's revenue and expenditures plan for 2017 Monday night, explaining why there is little r...
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Stay Tuned: The spirit of the season on ‘The Great American Baking Show'Dec 12, 2016 10:00 pm - "The Great American Baking Show" is back and as delightful as ever. Where else can you find a reality contest show where the competitors describe themselves as a "tight ...
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Dr. Elaine Heffner: Rewarding changesDec 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Not long ago I wrote about my observation of a preschool group in which a very pregnant mom and her not yet 3-year-old son were having some difficulty with separation. T...
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The Mom Stop: New rules focus on fetal remainsDec 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Starting Dec. 19, Texas will require fetal remains after an abortion or miscarriage to be cremated or buried instead of disposed of in sanitary landfills. The controvers...