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4-H honors Stewart for serviceAug 29, 2018 1:00 am - A Randolph County volunteer was recently honored for her service as a 4-H volunteer. Charlene Stewart of Coulterville was one of 71 volunteers recognized by the Illinois...
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On track SIC regional art museum on schedule to open in fall 2019Aug 29, 2018 1:00 am - HARRISBURG - Construction continues at a rapid pace on Southeastern Illinois College's new art museum. The retaining walls around the footprint of the museum have been f...
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Another summit in the booksAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - MARION - About 100 legislators and guests gathered at Kokopelli Friday afternoon for the 4th Annual Marion Chamber Legislative Summit. The annual conference provides a f...
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Pritzker in southern Illinois for Jackson Day dinnerAug 28, 2018 1:00 am -
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Easy as pieAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - DU QUOIN - It was an afternoon right out of the pages of history, at least where state fairs are concerned. The sun was shining, a cool breeze was blowing, and the stree...
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Veterans honored with parade at state fairAug 28, 2018 1:00 am -
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Twilight Parade opens the 2018 Du Quoin State FairAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - It was a rainy August evening to open the 2018 Du Quoin State Fair, but nothing ever stops the Twilight Parade. On friday, there were plenty of bands, floats, politician...
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The end of an era Pali Kai closes it doors for last timeAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - MARION - Nearly four decades ago, Mayor Robert Butler presided over a ribbon cutting complete with fireworks to celebrate the opening of Marion's first established Chine...
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Du Quoin's Grand Theater sells at auctionAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - DU QUOIN - The Grand Theater in Du Quoin sold at auction Thursday. Mayor Guy Alongi said a buyer located in Texas purchased the building from Regions Bank for $5,000. T...
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Auxiliary announces 'Christmas in July' winnerAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - At its Aug 20 meeting, the Franklin Hospital Auxiliary of Benton announced the winner of its "Christmas in July" quilt raffle as Kay Summers of Thompsonville. The auxil...