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A warm feeling
WINCHESTER — For 17 years, the Scott County Quilters has been making blankets for the Linus Project and Passavant Area Hospital, and this year they hope to create more than 140 quilts. Jeanine Harbison...
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Commentary: Acknowledging the extent of ‘colorism’
On a recent trip back to Chicago, friends and family gathered to celebrate my nephew’s sixth birthday. While eating and laughing among the family, I turned to make sure I let my nephew know how much I...
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After ugly year, governor says ‘stay tuned’
Bruce Rauner takes pride in not being like any of Illinois’ previous governors, either on matters of style or substance. A multimillionaire in his first public office, the former private equity...
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Spangler new manager of Jersey hospital ER
JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community Hospital has named Guy Spangler as the new manager of the hospital’s emergency room. Spangler began his career in the medical field as an EMS in 1986. He graduated from...
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Reader photo: Snow bird
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Special prosecutor to review alderman, police incident
JERSEYVILLE — Jersey County State’s Attorney Ben Goetten has requested a special appointment from the appellate prosecutor’s office in an investigation of an alderwoman accused of pushing a Grafton...
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Editorial: The tragedy of abuse, neglect feeds on silence
At an age when all he sought was the love of his parents, he instead found fear and violence. His world was filled with the biting words of disapproval that couldn’t be seen. The bruises of anger that...
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Report: State economy mixed bag for families
Most economists agree that the U.S. is recovering from the Great Recession, but researchers also find many families are still struggling financially. A scorecard released today by the nonprofit Corp....
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TODAY (WEDNESDAY) • Clanton, Brenda Jo. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. today at Church of Our Saviour. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge. • Coulson, Marion L. 2 p.m. today at Buchanan...
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Actress Tamblyn speaking in Jacksonville
Actress, author and director Amber Tamblyn will speak in Jacksonville on Feb. 8-9 as part of the Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows lecture at Illinois College. At 11 a.m. Feb. 8 in Rammelkamp Chapel,...
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‘Taxi’ drives film series this week
Jafar Panahi’s 2015 film “Taxi” — also known as “Taxi Tehran” — hits the gas as this week’s selection in the Springfield Art Association’s Molly Schlich Independent International 2016 Film Series. The...
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Openings presented in ex-prosecutor’s murder trial
QUINCY (AP) — During his opening statement in the trial of a former Illinois prosecutor accused of killing his wife on Valentine’s Day in 2006, the special prosecutor showed photos of the scene inside...
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Reader photo: Checking in
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Restaurant bringing Mexican flare to city
Two natives of Mexico are bringing their food service expertise and some of their own recipes to their new Jacksonville business. The husband and wife team of Hector Alvarado and Neri Hernandez of...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Brandon L. Brown, 26, of 333 N. Elm St., Winchester, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 12:40 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of making a false report of...
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Commentary: American success — merit and hard work
I saw the movie “Concussion” and personally believe Will Smith should at least be nominated for best actor. The movie is also worthy of a best picture nomination. I am not basing this opinion on the...
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Many kids with Medicaid not getting required dental care
Three out of four children covered by Medicaid in four states didn’t receive all required dental care over a recent two-year period, according to a federal report that recommends a government push to...
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IC hosting lecture series on the Holocaust
Illinois College is sponsoring a four-part lecture series about Holocaust education, bringing scholars from across the country to talk about their experiences and ideas. On Monday, Lynn Williams,...
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State of the state
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s “State of the State” address Tuesday outlined new goals for the state to achieve in the coming year, but was notably lacking discussion regarding the ongoing budget impasse....
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TODAY (THURSDAY) • Hays, William Owen “Doc.” 11 a.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Visitation 9 a.m. today until the time of services at the funeral home. • Hetzer, Mary Ellen. 1...
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