By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises DUQUOIN, Ill.-The August 16 Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield, run in high heat and humidity, saw several contenders for victory emerge in the USAC Silver Crown Series event. The Bettenhausen was the first of two traditional one-mile dirt track races on the schedule. The second and final mile race is also […]
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DU QUOIN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 7 Major Crimes Special Agents have arrested 36-year-old Christopher B. Davis of Du Quoin, IL for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony). In December of 2024, ISP Special Agents were requested by the Du Quoin Police Department and Perry Jackson County Child Advocacy
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DU QUOIN, IL – Governor JB Pritzker announces a $16.4 million investment in road repairs on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, bringing much needed upgrades to one of southern Illinois’ most beloved venues. With over $30 million in Rebuild Illinois funds allocated by Governor JB Pritzker and his administration—alongside support from the Illinois General Assembly—the
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by Illinois State Representative David Friess SPRINGFIELD — As we move into the late summer months here in the 115th District, I’m grateful for every opportunity to stay connected with the people I serve. While the legislature is no longer in session, my work on your behalf continues every day, whether it’s attending community events,
By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises DUQUOIN, Ill.-Two-time Ted Horn 100 winner Shane Cockrum was beside himself after the Hans Lein #97 Silver Crown championship car was hauled away on a hook during practice for the August 16 Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield. Cockrum had entered turn one at speed when the front end washed out and
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By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises DUQUOIN, Ill.-Kody Swanson is the most prolific pilot in the 54-year history of USAC’s Silver Crown Series. His fourth Bettenhausen 100 win at Springfield August 16 was a record forty-ninth in the big cars, and Swanson has a record 8 national championships in his pocket. Saturday afternoon, August 30 at
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SPARTA — A 67-year-old Tilden man has been sentenced to 180 years in prison in connection with charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. Clyde J. Thibodeau was charged with eight counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child for offenses
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CHESTER – The Chester Early Childhood Center in Chester, Illinois officially opened Tuesday, August 26, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, August 25, with a successful Open House event. Rachel Marshall Principal at the new Chester Early Childhood Center in Chester, Illinois poses for a photo in front of the new facility that
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Brittany A. Griggs 29, Chester, arrested August 19, 2025 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and an Alexander IL County warrant for driving while license suspended or
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CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has a wide array of classes scheduled for September. Sept 2nd & 4th, 5:30-8:30pm – Adult Paint Pour class onto three inch canvas squares. On the 2nd you learn the paint pour technique on canvas squares. On the 4th, you learn how to mount them onto a mat
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