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Big & Rich — and still ready to party
Off-stage, it’s a more-mature Big & Rich. But when the unconventional country duo hits the stage, everything else takes a back seat to the music and party-like antics. That’s why their shows are...
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Lifesaver kits help police give aid in emergencies
Jacksonville police are equipping their squad cars with emergency equipment that could help save lives. Medical kits containing such things as gauze, trauma dressings and CPR masks are being made...
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Davidsmeyer, McCann among few legislators to turn down extra days’ payments
Three west-central Illinois legislators were among those who turned down money they could have received for their extended stay in Springfield. They were in the minority. Three-quarters of Illinois’...
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Reader photo: Tractor factor
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Commentary: Finding America in own backyard
Greetings from the Ridge. Hershel Lindsay dreaded holidays. It was the task of he and his wife Elisabeth to host the family gatherings and this year’s Fourth of July reunion seemed to be more...
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Upcoming Services for July 13
TODAY (THURSDAY) • Davis, Fred E. “Freddie.” Memorial service 10 a.m. today at Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia. The family will meet friends following the service. Buchanan & Cody...
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FRIDAY • Cain, William R. Sr. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Palmyra. Stults-Neece Chapel in Palmyra is in charge. • Harris, Geneva Elizabeth (Florence). Memorial service 11...
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Free kidney, diabetes screenings offered
The Passavant Area Hospital Foundation is partnering with the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to provide free kidney and diabetes screenings July 25. Screenings will be at Passavant Area...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Alexander C. Ruggles, 27, of 602 Gaskill St., Meredosia, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 9:03 a.m. Thursday on charges of obstructing justice and...
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Commentary: Tax hike is really a pay cut
“First, do no harm” is a maxim usually associated with medical practice. Don’t make matters worse by precipitous action, no matter how well-intentioned those actions may be. I wish there were a similar...
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Reader photo: Best fishes
A fisherman gets up close with a catfish caught by Austin Reuter in the Illinois River near Florence. Anglers said flatheads and blues have been making runs the past month and a half. .neFileBlock {...
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Fun runners filling streets for a cause
BEARDSTOWN — More than 800 all-terrain vehicle riders are expected to descend upon Beardstown this weekend to raise money for a good cause. The original ATV Fun Run began with a couple of friends who...
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Photo: Ride for a reason
Cyclists participating in the 13th annual police charity Cycle Across Illinois pull into their first stop Thursday at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey as cheerleaders from Marquette...
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New pastors reach out to youths
WINCHESTER — The new youth pastors at Winchester Assembly of God Church are hoping to create programs that will expand the church and the community. Joe and Asia Collins came to Winchester from Atlanta...
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New hotel will add spaces for 65 to visit, stay
Walls are rising on a new hotel in South Jacksonville that should be open early next year. Bob Patel, who has owned and operated the Star Lite Motel in Jacksonville since 2000, is having a Sleep Inn...
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Illinois State Fair causes stir with route change
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Parade officials are receiving criticism for their decision to move the traditional route for the annual Illinois State Fair. The Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade scheduled for...
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DNA links skull to torso found in Schuyler
A skull found in the Illinois River along Kingston Mines in June has been linked by DNA to a torso found in the same river in Schuyler County. Illinois State Police linked the two body parts through...
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DNA links skull to torso found in river A skull found in the Illinois River along Kingston Mines in June has been linked by DNA to a torso found in the same river in Schuyler County. Illinois State...
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Illinois Lottery
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — These Illinois lotteries were drawn Friday: LuckyDay Lotto Midday 05-10-23-29-32 Pick Three-Midday 8-0-0, Fireball: 8 Pick Three-Evening 8-0-1, Fireball: 2 Pick Four-Midday 6-1-4-0,...
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Poverty snapshot shows Jacksonville above average
A snapshot of Jacksonville census data reveals that city poverty levels are above the state average. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Jacksonville sits at a 19 percent poverty level, well above...
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