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'It could have been a whole lot worse': Cleanup continues from tornado that hit Chester, Bremen and St. Mary'sOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - A tornado that started in Missouri Sunday evening jumped the river to do significant property damage to Chester, but there have been no injuries, Chester Mayor Tom Page ...
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Chester heads to Vandalia for Class 2A playoffsOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - Some southern Illinois football teams stormed through the regular season, while others limped toward the finish line. Chester was a stormer, and is heading to Vandalia f...
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Steeleville Area Public Library November eventsOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - Submitted by Steeleville Area Public Library November is Picture Book Month - the perfect time to sign up for the Steeleville Area Public Library's 1000 Books Before Kin...
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Repeal of Parental Notice of Abortion heading to Pritzker Governor has signaled his supportOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House late Wednesday gave final passage to a bill that repeals the state's Parental Notice of Abortion Act, clearing the way for Gov. JB Pritz...
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District 2 will fund Adams School sportsOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - Sports at Adams School in Creal Springs are back to being fully funded by Marion Unit District 2 following action by the school board Tuesday. Tasha Burnett, a represent...
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Get rid of your old prescriptions safely on SaturdayOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for the 20...
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CMSF Senior of the Week: Emmalee FlyOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - Emmalee Fly is the Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School Senior of the Week for Oct. 18. Emmalee was born on Aug. 9. Her favorite quote is from Babe Ruth, "Never let the f...
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Halloween in Harrisburg Mark your calendar for terrific local eventsOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - Make a Halloween craft: Children are invited to the Harrisburg District Library from 3:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25. Get your toddlers ready for Halloween with a spooky,...
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Podcast interviews Doug Collins of NBA fameOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A conversation with Benton native Doug Collins - a Lincoln Laureate, 1972 Olympian, NBA All Star player and coach, broadcast analyst and, basketball execut...
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Marion Halloween Mark your calendar for a Spooktacular Halloween, Trail of Treats and moreOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - There will be plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween next week in Marion, from a pumpkin glow and stroll out at the hospital to the Trails of Treats around Marion's Tower...