News
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Benson's and Mary Jane's partner upFeb 14, 2016 10:00 pm - There's a big change coming to Benson's Wine Bar. The Chester establishment has partnered with Mary Jane's Burgers and Brew in Perryville to offer a "pop-up" restaurant ...
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Rauner appoints Holder to ESBRFeb 11, 2016 10:00 pm - In a Thursday news release, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced that he had appointed Randolph County accountant Carolyn Holder to the Employment Security Board of Review. Holde...
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Rt. 51 Brewing Co. and banquet center developed near ElkvilleFeb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Three Du Quoin investors have closed on the purchase of the Purcell Carpet center building south of Elkville and will renovate the property as the new home to the Rt. 51...
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WEEKEND: 3 Things to DoFeb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - VALENTINE CONCERT The Sparta American Legion Post 396 is having a youth fundraiser on Saturday at Sparta Trinity Presbyterian Church (301 W. Broadway). Monty Jackso...
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Cherry Lake Outrage Grows: property owners demand county intervention to clean up the areaFeb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Decades ago what was called New Cherry Lake was a recreational area with houses and cabins that dotted the sylvan swimming lake and its pavilion. Family picnics and week...
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Laramore following family bloodline as K-9 handlerFeb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - One has the bloodline, the other has the energy, but both have the determination. Officer Steve Laramore, with the Chester Police Department, was recently selected to be...
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New Shoe Sensation store opening in Du Quoin in AprilFeb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Shoe Sensation is pleased to announce plans to open a new store location this spring in Du Quoin, Illinois. Located in Southtowne Shopping Center, this will be the compa...
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Du Quoin man sentenced in attempted firebombing of police carsFeb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - A Du Quoin man was sentenced on Wednesday to federal prison on explosives and firearms charges, James L. Porter, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District...
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Pinckneyville knocks down Cobden to advanceFeb 09, 2016 10:00 pm - Pinckneyville Dist. #50 jumped out to a 13-4 first quarter lead and never looked back, beating the Cobden Appleknockers 50-31 in the semi-finals to advance to their seco...
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Holding 'Court': Life Outside the Du Quoin Mayor's OfficeFeb 09, 2016 10:00 pm - On about 30 nights during basketball season for the past 20 years Du Quoin Mayor Guy Alongi and friends like Dallas Bigham, Bob Conte, Jim Kowzan, Steve Bookstaver, Aar...