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Rotarian recognized for distinguished service
Keith R. Lape, a member of the Jacksonville Rotary Club, has been awarded the Rotary International Foundation Distinguished Service Award. In presenting the award, Rotary District 6460’s District...
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Illinois Lottery
(AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Thursday: Lotto 19-25-29-31-34-45, Extra Shot: 22 LuckyDay Lotto Midday 13-16-23-35-37 Pick Three-Midday 4-5-5, Fireball: 0 Pick Three-Evening 8-6-3,...
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Election 2016 — Senate: Candidates recall personal triumphs in late Senate push
He’s a stroke survivor who returned to Washington after a year of rehab determined to put people before his party. She’s the war hero who lost both legs in the Iraq War, then turned to fighting for...
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Reader photo: Free and clear
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Commentary: Raising a toast for lost friends’ team
After the last out was recorded in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series on Wednesday night, I stepped out onto my front porch and raised a glass of beer to the memory of Steve and Mary Wrobel, Farrell...
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IC unveils new Lincoln exhibit
Illinois College unveiled a new exhibit Thursday as part of the Looking for Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area that pays homage to a former congressman who played a role in Lincoln’s...
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Next stop: JHS history in the making
Red and silver balloons dotted the Community Park fence along Morton Avenue, red ribbons lined the streets and small groups stood holding signs or cheering as the Jacksonville High School boys soccer...
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Upcoming Services (Nov. 4)
TODAY (FRIDAY) • Berghaus, Ada E. (Winkelman). 2 p.m. today at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia. The family will meet friends 1-2 p.m. today, prior to the service. • Rendleman, Billie...
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Police say 20 cars burglarized in city
Jacksonville police are investigating about 20 reports of vehicle burglaries that occurred overnight Thursday on the city’s west side. Shortly before 2 a.m. Friday, police began receiving reports that...
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Race, parade and ceremony to honor veterans
Three Veterans Day events are taking place today. The Run, Walk, Remember 5K begins at 8 a.m. in Community Park. The registration fee is $35. Runners and walkers may register at 7:30 a.m. in front of...
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Photo: Heartbreaker
Jacksonville’s Brandon McCombs tries to head the ball into the net during an IHSA Class 2A state semifinal match against Mount Carmel in Hoffman Estates Friday afternoon. The Crimsons lost the match on...
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Election 2016 — Race for president: State division likely in White House...
Major political party leaders in Jacksonville don’t see voters on Tuesday marking their ballots for a third-party presidential candidate despite the fact that their own candidates have been under fire...
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Illinois Lottery
(AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Friday: LuckyDay Lotto Midday 04-06-13-21-32 Pick Three-Midday 6-4-2, Fireball: 2 Pick Three-Evening 3-0-7, Fireball: 7 Pick Four-Midday 8-2-8-1, Fireball: 4...
View ArticleSpirit of Faith holding open house
Spirit of Faith Church and Soup Kitchen will have an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church at 105 E. Dunlap St. “We want to give the public a tour of the church’s new learning center and the...
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Police Beat
Police say 20 cars burglarized in city Jacksonville police are investigating about 20 reports of vehicle burglaries that occurred overnight Thursday on the city’s west side. Shortly before 2 a.m....
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Nice now, but utilities know winter soon here
While Illinois mostly has avoided the cool temperatures typical for this time of year, Ameren Illinois says it will be prepared when Old Man Winter hits. Ameren Illinois leaders joined the state’s...
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Reader photo: Watchful eyes
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Election 2016: Opponents emerge against road fund question
The first question on Illinois’ ballots in the next month’s election isn’t for president or senator, but a constitutional amendment aimed at preventing transportation-related funding from being spent...
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Upcoming Services (Nov. 5)
TODAY (SATURDAY) • France, Richard “Richie.” Memorial potluck service 2 p.m. today at Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post 1239 in Beardstown. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge. • Fuqua, Grace Marie...
View ArticleIt’s your business
David Smith has joined MECO Engineering Co. as an engineering and survey technician in the company’s Hannibal, Missouri, office. He has previous operational and mechanical experience from General Mills...
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