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Coroner waiting on toxicology report in Chester man's deathMar 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Local and county law enforcement are investigating a death in the 1400 block of Riechman Street in Chester that was discovered early Friday morning. According to Randolp...
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County Board approves courthouse project bidMar 27, 2015 11:00 pm - CHESTER -- The project to repair the Randolph County Courthouse steps took a step forward on Friday, as the Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved a bid from Em...
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Extended Weather OutlookMar 27, 2015 9:00 am - Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northwe...
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Du Quoin artist airbrushes his way into cancer patient's heartMar 27, 2015 9:00 am - Every now and then you decide there's still hope for the world. That hope came two weeks ago on board the Kid Rock Cruise, a perennial cruise well-traveled by the rocker...
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Michael Carter PowellMar 27, 2015 9:00 am - Michael Carter Powell, 68, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his residence. Mike had worked as a safety supervisor for Continental Tire....
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I remember you: Longtime Du Quoin Amtrak stationmaster Charles Wootton, 64, passes awayMar 27, 2015 9:00 am - When Charles Wootton helped young children down from the Amtrak train step at the station in Du Quoin it was like looking at a Norman Rockwell painting. A throwback to w...
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Randolph County State's Attorney case updatesMar 26, 2015 11:00 pm - People v. Wilbert D. Niemeyer: On March 4, 56-year-old Wilbert D. Niemeyer, of Baldwin, pled guilty to the offense of unlawful possession of cannabis before the Hon...
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Chester man's death said to be suspiciousMar 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Local and county law enforcement are investigating a death in the 1400 block of Riechman Street in Chester that was discovered early Friday morning. According to Randolp...
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Extended Weather OutlookMar 26, 2015 9:00 am - Thursday Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then a slight chance of showers between noon and 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a hi...
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PCHS Board votes to reduce staff by two- English and Business teaching positions eliminatedMar 26, 2015 9:00 am - The Pinckneyville Community High School Board of Education voted five to two to authorize a reduction in force due to economic reasons. Positions for an English Language...