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Film, discussion to examine the future of local journalismOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - CARBONDALE - A film screening that highlights the struggles of a family-run newspaper and a community conversation on the future of local journalism is set for Oct. 26 a...
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DAR chapters win award for work honoring vetsOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Two local Daughters of the American Revolution chapters - the Michael Hillegas Saline County Chapter and the Wabash Chapter of White County - have won a national DAR awa...
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Fall Festival earns high praise from the mayorOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - The Chester City Council met Monday and the buzz in the Council Chambers was all about the Fall Festival. Mayor Tom Page opened the meeting with his report, saying the ...
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Chester football: Week 8 Yellow Jackets clinch conference with 21-0 victory over Red BudOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - The Chester High School football Yellow Jackets beat Red Bud 21-0 last Friday, securing a conference win their very first year in the Cahokia Conference. With the win th...
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Dare to take the 4-H Scarecrow ChallengeOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Clever Cricuts-Beginner Design Space and Maker SPIN is a new multi-county club opportunity with classes taking place in the Gallatin County Farm Bureau. Our first meetin...
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Chester Food Pantry takes home the baconOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - In honor of National Pork Month, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has donated 24 packages of shelf-stable bacon to the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry. ...
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That's a wrap! CHS Homecoming activities come to an endOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Chester High School Homecoming 2021 has come and gone in a flurry of games, competitions, spirit contests, a parade and so much more. The theme, "Take Me Home, Country R...
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PCHS's Chloe Loos is October Student of the MonthOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company has named PCHS senior Chloe Loos its October Student of the Month. At PCHS, Chloe is Beta Club (Honor Society) vice president an...
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More photos from Chester Fall FestOct 21, 2021 1:00 am -
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Welcome home, Harold Hamgravy 28th character on Popeye Character Trail unveiledOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Chester has a new son. His name is Harold Hamgravy and he is the 28th character on the popular Popeye & Friends Character Trail. The trail, coordinated by resident Mike ...