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Carmi man to head Illinois Oil & Gas AssociationJan 30, 2022 11:37 pm - MOUNT VERNON - The Illinois Oil and Gas Association (IOGA) has announced Jim Elder of Carmi, Illinois as its new executive director. Elder succeeds Robert Stewart, a lon...
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Sweet treats: At Gilligan's, fifth generation of Lochheads doing business in ChesterFeb 07, 2022 10:46 am - Gilligan's Sweet Treats, located at 2449 State Street in Chester, opened for business in May 2021. Owned by Jennifer Lochhead, the business is managed by her daughter A...
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Sympson retires as Chester Chamber directorFeb 07, 2022 10:46 am - Randall to take over for longtime executive
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Chamber names late Don Welge Citizen of YearJan 25, 2022 3:35 pm - The Chester Chamber of Commerce has presented its 2021 Citizen of the Year award posthumously to Chester native and lifelong resident Don Welge. At the presentation in ...
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Chamber Business of the Month: Morton Buildings Inc.Jan 25, 2022 3:35 pm - The Chester Chamber of Commerce has named Morton Buildings, Inc., the Business of the Month for January 2022. Located at 2807 State Street, the business has operated at ...
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Weir dealerships, parts center soldDec 21, 2021 12:50 pm - Norman Roy Automotive Group has sold its three Weir dealerships and a parts center in Red Bud and New Athens to a Florida-based group. Ed Morse Automotive Group has acqu...
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Gilster-Mary Lee honored as Manufacturer of YearDec 28, 2021 8:47 am - Hundreds of business leaders from across Illinois gathered Friday for the Illinois Manufacturers Association's annual luncheon to honor their industry and to celebrate t...
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Support local business on Shop Small SaturdayDec 01, 2021 8:42 am - The Chester Chamber of Commerce and River City Renewal are encouraging Chester residents to shop and dine locally this holiday season. The annual Shop Small Saturday No...
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Chester Chamber delivers 2021 awards directly to businessesNov 03, 2021 4:41 pm -
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Don Welge honored as chamber's Citizen of the YearNov 03, 2021 4:41 pm - Don Welge, a giant of Chester business and in the community, has been named the Chester Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for 2021. The award is given posthumously...