Entertainment
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Street Machine Nationals open Friday in Du QuoinJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - After an unwelcome hiatus in 2020, the popular Street Machine Nationals are back at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds today through Sunday. Visitors will see little evidenc...
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Live entertainment returns to the MCCC stageMay 17, 2021 11:00 pm - MARION - It's been over a year since entertainment has been center stage at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. That is set to change next month, accord to executive d...
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'Shrek' opens Friday; after yet another COVID-19 delayMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - The Chester High School production of "Shrek: the Musical" is finally expected to open this weekend, after being delayed one week due to COVID-19. School was closed last...
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Preregistration tickets available for Street Machine NationalsMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - Early bird vehicle registration for this year's Street Machine Nationals at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds is underway until June 2. The Street Machine Nationals are sla...
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Du Quoin 2-year-old named 'Tiny Miss Perry County'Apr 21, 2021 1:00 am - A poised little Du Quoin girl has won the title of "Tiny Miss Perry County" in the America's Best Pageant. Abigail Burton is the daughter of Keri and Joseph Burton was r...
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Popeye Character Trail now boasts QR codes, with more detailed informationApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - There is an exciting addition to the statues across Chester that make up the popular "Popeye Character Trail." As visitors travel to the 17 locations that hold 29 differ...
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2021 CHS musical: Long-awaited 'Shrek' gets off the ground in three weeksApr 14, 2021 1:00 am -
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Rock Bouncer racing coming to Saline CountyMar 05, 2021 12:00 am - Jedd Harper pulls out his phone and shows a video of a heavily customized vehicle driving up an almost vertical grade. The ascent looks nearly impossible for a human on ...
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'The Dream Motel' TV miniseries to begin production in southern IllinoisMar 02, 2021 10:00 pm - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - Rossetti Productions and Questar Entertainment are excited to announce that the Second Season of their hit series, "The Dream Motel," will begin prod...
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Du Quoin State Fair 2021 grandstand acts have 'something for everyone'Dec 15, 2020 12:00 am - Tickets are on sale for the Du Quoin State Fair's 2021 grandstand lineup, from R&B, rock and country to rap and stand-up comedy. The fair, which was canceled in 2020 for...