News
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New Curb Appeal for City HallMar 28, 2016 11:00 pm - Perry County Roofing Inc. in early spring completed the back half repairs on the large span of roof at Du Quoin City Hall, a dangerous and painstaking job that took seve...
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Washington St. Sewer Replacement project to begin Monday, April 4Mar 28, 2016 11:00 pm - The City of Du Quoin on Monday, April 4 will begin an emergency replacement of approximately 250 feet of collapsed sewer line in the 800 block of North Washington Stre...
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No cameras in Corner Pocket or the LegionMar 28, 2016 11:00 pm - The Du Quoin City Council Monday placed on public display the promised set of new liquor ordinances, previously outlined in articles in the Du Quoin Evening Call. The or...
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County Board proclaims Vietnam Veterans DayMar 27, 2016 11:00 pm - In homage to the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation on Friday that designated March ...
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Sweet Peas returns in ChesterMar 26, 2016 11:00 pm - After nearly an eight-year absence as a victim of The Great Recession, Sweet Peas has returned in Chester. Bruce Sr.and Paula Luthy, who have owned the building since 19...
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Hotel group waiting on IHG approvalMar 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Delayed by weather and brand owner approval, The Chester Hotel Group is hoping to have the city's new Holiday Inn Express open in time for the Amateur Trapshooting Assoc...
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No injuries in Bridge Bypass Road accidentMar 24, 2016 11:00 pm - A two-vehicle accident on Bridge Bypass Road in Chester on Thursday resulted in no injuries at the scene, according to the Chester Police Department. In a news release f...
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WEEKEND: 3 Things to DoMar 23, 2016 11:00 pm - BUNNY HOP The Steeleville Jaycees' Bunny Hop will take place Saturday, March 26, starting at 7 p.m. The event is a benefit for Barb Heck and will feature a silent a...
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Mc Elvain Cemetery bees to get new home in Alto PassMar 22, 2016 11:00 pm - In its early history, Perry County was mainly an inland pioneer outpost. Early settlers, including some Revolutionary War veterans bearing land grants, moved here from t...
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Obituary for Ernest "Ernie" F. Schuchert, Jr.Mar 22, 2016 11:00 pm - ERNEST "ERNIE" F. SCHUCHERT, JR., 87, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri...