Ronald E. Laramore, 78, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:07 pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his residence. He was born to the late Malcom and Juanita (nee Mines) Laramore on August 4, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Ronald married Judy Maue on September 2, 1965 in Tilden, Illinois; she survives. […]
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CHESTER — Two persons were involved in an ATV crash Saturday, May 28, 2022 on White Swan Road in Randolph County. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says 60-year-old Ralph Bowen of Smithton was the driver of an eastbound 2019 Polaris RTR Turbo 1000 which ran off the left side of the road, traveled 242
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SPRINGFIELD – The business community recognizes that the workforce is its primary asset and taking care of workers in a new post-pandemic environment is a top priority. Talent attraction and retention are essential to success and competing in an ultra-competitive global economy, which is why business groups including the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association,
CHESTER — The Building and Grounds Committee of the Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education will meet at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Chester High School Family and Consumer Science Room, located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL 62233. A G E N D A I. Call to Order and
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — Chester’s 2022 Memorial Day Service was held Monday May 30 at the American Legion Post 487 Hall in Chester. VFW Post 3553 in Chester shared the program components with the Legion to provide a top-notch event for Memorial Day 2022. Local dignitaries take position at the Head Table
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EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school recognized those students on its honor roll for the year. Recipients of the Silver academic are Aaron Wallace, David Koester, Gracie Jolley, Alyssa Heimann, Ellie Dawkins, Josh Sims, Aaron Kothe, not pictured is Gwen Turner.
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ATLANTA, Georgia – The Centers for Disease Control have released this information to answer questions residents may have about the current state of COVID-19 in the nation. Review the questions below to determine when to get tested. If you have had COVID-19 in the past 90 days and recovered, you do not need to
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EVANSVILLE — Every year Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school gives a “Servant of Christ” award. This award is voted on by the students. The award is given to someone who goes above and beyond to help out with school activities. In the past this award has been given to parents, volunteers
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CARLINVILLE, Ill. – Evan McCarthy of Red Bud, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology – General Track from Blackburn College’s 153rd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, liberal arts college located in Carlinville, IL. One of ten federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula on U.S. store shelves in the coming weeks and months. “We continue to work around the clock with our government partners and industry to ensure there’s adequate infant
