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Reader photo: Another day done
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The Force is strong for ‘Star Wars’ fans
VIRGINIA — A young generation of Star Wars fans flocked to the Virginia Public Library Wednesday for Star Wars Day. In honor of National Star Wars Day, ‘May the 4th be with you,’ the library held a...
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Commentary: Paying people not to commit crime
How do you get people to stop doing something? If you’re an economist, you might try paying them to stop. That’s just what the town of Richmond, California, has done to reduce violent crime. The town...
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Bradbury’s new play a real trip
There are Broadway touring shows, massive productions that take a play out of New York City and on the road to reach audiences that can’t make it to the Big Apple. On a smaller scale, there’s Ken...
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Two charged after ‘significant’ pot raid in Roodhouse
ROODHOUSE — Two Roodhouse residents remained lodged in the Greene County Jail on Thursday after police said they uncovered a marijuana sales and distribution operation in the city. Sheriff’s deputies...
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ISD teacher traveling to New Zealand
An Illinois School for the Deaf teacher has been offered a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching grant to travel to New Zealand. The grant, through the U.S. Department of State and the J. William...
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Our Saviour scholastic team state-bound
After two years, the Our Saviour School’s junior high Scholastic Bowl team will be returning to the state championships today. A team of junior high school students will face a series of competitions...
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Caregivers to governor: ‘We need our overtime’
A move by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration to stop overtime pay to caregivers drew a protest Thursday from several service providers. Caregivers like Ellen Maltby, a personal assistant for the...
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Commentary: Knowledge is a never-ending pursuit
Thirty one years ago, I was standing on the college lawn at Illinois College during the Osage Orange Picnic, which was held every May the Friday before commencement. I saw professor Frederick Pilcher...
View ArticleLake camper lottery is set
The camper lottery at Lake Jacksonville will take place at 10 a.m. May 14 at the lake’s concession stand. Those taking part are asked to make arrangements to be there prior to the lottery to complete...
View ArticleUnited Way sponsoring community baby drive
Prairieland United Way is sponsoring No Wet Behinds, a communitywide diaper drive/baby shower, beginning Sunday. The United Way will be collecting new supplies that help ensure a healthy start for...
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Reader photo: Winging it
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Lawmakers turn tables on auditor over his spending
A group of Republican lawmakers attempted to turn up the election-year heat Thursday on the state’s chief fiscal monitor, demanding that Auditor General Frank Mautino answer questions about his...
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Illinois ‘doing right’ by working moms
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, new research shows Illinois is doing better by working mothers than most of the country. Out of all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Illinois ranked sixth best...
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Police Beat
Two charged with pot distribution and sales ROODHOUSE — Two Roodhouse residents remained lodged in the Greene County Jail on Thursday after police said they uncovered a marijuana sales and distribution...
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Three charged after heroin found
PITTSFIELD — Three Missouri residents have been jailed in Pike County on charges following an investigation into heroin trafficking, according to Illinois State Police. Authorities stopped a car being...
View ArticleFaith Lutheran hosting Cave Quest VBS
Faith Lutheran Church will host a summer children’s event called Cave Quest VBS from June 6-10. Children will participate in Bible-learning activities, sing songs and take part in other events and...
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Caregivers say overtime cut violates law
The union representing Illinois home-care workers who must abide by new rules limiting overtime hours filed an unfair labor practices charge Friday against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration. In its...
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Police Beat
Morgan County Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Whitney E. Bruner, 26, of 320 Farrell St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 8:50 p.m. Thursday on a criminal damage to property charge. •...
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Group wants voter say on drawing legislative districts
A group that wants an independent commission to draw legislative districts in Illinois on Friday delivered more than 550,000 backing its request to put the measure on the ballot in November for a...
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