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Chester BOE examining 'leasing' Cohen ComplexAug 14, 2015 11:00 pm - As part of a special meeting last Thursday, the Chester District 139 Board of Education discussed an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Chester that may involv...
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Gass excited and anxious to start school yearAug 12, 2015 11:00 pm - CHESTER - Chester High School has a new principal to begin the school year in Dr. Sarah Gass and she is excited to begin providing leadership to students, teachers, and ...
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Then and NowAug 12, 2015 11:00 pm - ELLIS GROVE -- The Pierre Menard Home State Historic Site in Ellis Grove is in dire need of attention. Built in the early 1800s, the two-story house was the home of Pier...
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A great lady, state's attorney's staff member Trixie Malick to retire from courthouse FridayAug 11, 2015 11:00 pm - Sharon Malick says her parents' hope that she would be born on Christmas Day got a little "tricky"as the day wore on. That's where the name Trixie comes from. She actual...
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McDaniel cheering at Lindenwood UniversityAug 11, 2015 11:00 pm - CHESTER - Former Chester High School cheerleader Taylor McDaniel will have an opportunity not many high school cheerleaders get following graduation. McDaniel, a four-ye...
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Quilts and toy tractors a big part of this year's steam showAug 11, 2015 11:00 pm - Just down the road from this year's American Thresherman's steam show in Pinckneyville are two remarkable displays you need to see. The first is a quilt show with betwee...
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Two $10,000 gifts to Du Quoin pool!Aug 10, 2015 11:00 pm -
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Political bickering shadows 'pass through' billAug 10, 2015 11:00 pm - Simply put, Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration is accusing House Speaker Michael Madigan of attempting to pull a fast one with Senate Bill 2042. The bill, if approved an...
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Six rescued from boat on Mississippi RiverAug 09, 2015 11:00 pm - Thunderstorms may have played a part in a boat rescue late Sunday night near Ste. Genevieve on the Mississippi River. According to Chester Fire Chief Marty Bert, his dep...
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Andrew Croessman sworn in as new finance directorAug 09, 2015 11:00 pm - There was a quiet and sincere confidence in his voice Monday night as Andrew Croessman extended his appreciation to Mayor Guy Alongi and members of the Du Quoin city cou...