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CGS 7th grade English Composition classes take part in 'Monster' projectApr 23, 2015 11:00 pm - CHESTER - Members of Chester Grade School's 7th grade English Composition classes recently took part in a creative assignment for teacher Jenny Krantz. The activity was ...
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Du Quoin police make arrest in 'shots fired' caseApr 21, 2015 11:00 pm - Chief of Police Jamie Ellermeyer said an arrest has been made in a "shots fired" case in one of Du Quoin's northeast neighborhoods. On Monday, April 13 at 2:32 a.m. the ...
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State's Attorney David Stanton remembers the late Tim RussellApr 21, 2015 11:00 pm - Editor's Note: There are a lot of things to say about the life of Perry County special investigator Tim Russell. Above all others, Perry County State's Attorney Davi...
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Fredbird comes to SteelevilleApr 21, 2015 11:00 pm - STEELEVILLE -- Students at Steeleville Grade School and St. Mark's Lutheran School were in for a real treat on Monday, April 20, when Fredbird came to visit. The visit w...
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Mayor Alongi begins to put new administration in placeApr 21, 2015 11:00 pm - "We've got one chance to get this right," said a reflective Mayor-elect Guy Alongi as his work continues to piece together his new administration. And, he believes that ...
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Finally! Spencer wins it by four in PinckneyvilleApr 21, 2015 11:00 pm - Tuesday's canvas of the April 7 election certified Robert Spencer as the winner of the historic mayoral race in Pinckneyville between a very respected African American a...
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Chester High School Prom to take place SaturdayApr 21, 2015 11:00 pm - CHESTER - The theme for this year's Chester High School Prom is "Arabian Nights" and activities have been announced pertaining to Prom Week. The CHS Junior Class of 2016...
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Steeleville District 138 BOE approves new Ag teacherApr 20, 2015 11:00 pm - The Steeleville District 138 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday and approved the hiring of new agriculture education teacher Sarah McKinnies. McKinnies ...
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Chester City Council approves bid for water plant paint jobApr 20, 2015 11:00 pm - CHESTER -- As part of its regular session on Monday, the Chester City Council approved a bid from Alton-based Quality Assured Industrial Coatings for the painting projec...
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Citywide yard sale is June 13Apr 20, 2015 11:00 pm - With the Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce's successful home and garden show behind us, it's time for homeowners to clean out their closets, basements and garages to get read...