PRAIRIE DU ROCHER – This weekend in Prairie du Rocher, residents and friend alike will be celebrating the 300th anniversary founding of this old French town. Classic Rock 931 FM will be on hand for the celebration: Here are the events planned: Some important dates in the Prairie du Rocher area’s history. 1703 French […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just two years ago this weekend, U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) authored a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt requesting the National Park Service (NPS) conduct a study of the historical significance of sites in Prairie du Rocher for possible recognition as a National Historic Park. This action came
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CHESTER — Chester Grade School honored the following six students Friday May 13 in the final Character Award presentations of the 2021-2022 school year. The character trait being recognized was “Good Decision-Making Skills”. Pictured (left to right) are Cindy Ponder, Program Coordinator, Bree Johnson, Jason Stumpe, Madison Stauffer, Halliyah Santizo, and Presley Howell. Not
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QUINCY, Ill. — Two students from the River Region have graduated from Quincy University. Collin Jerald Doiron of Red Bud received a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and Madison Haertling of Steeleville, Illinois received a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology. They were among the 156 undergraduates and 32 graduate degree recipients
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer KASKASKIA, Ill. — Monday July 4th, 2022 was a beautiful day with bright sunny skies, for the most part, however, by noon on Kaskaskia Island, Illinois, God sent an occasional cloud now-and-then, to provide some respite from the glare and heat from the sun. Guests at the 52nd Annual Patriotic
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CHESTER – Volunteers at the June Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market prepared pallets of food for distribution Wednesday June 22. The monthly event is held the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Cohen Recreation Complex parking lot in Chester. The June market served fresh watermelons, fresh produce, frozen croissants, Popsicles, seafood,
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CHESTER – The Chester Police and Fire Commission will meet Thursday, at 9 a.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: BOARD OF POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION AGENDA July 7, 2022 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL APPROVE MINUTES
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Aaron M. Carr 28, Percy, arrested June 27, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on an operating uninsured motor vehicle charge. Released after posting $500 cash bond. Emmily L.
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council meets Tuesday. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, July 5, 2022 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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CHESTER – The Randolph County State’s Attorney’s Office has released the June case updates. People v. Casey A. Matthews (2021-CF-93) – On May 26, 2022, Casey A. Matthews, 40 of Hillsboro, was sentenced to a term of probation for the offense of Theft Over $10,000 stemming from the theft of two UTVs from an
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