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Sandwich hopes to boost donations for the needy
Every Christmas season, Sandwich students donate in a big way to the Franklin Mall Christmas Project, a sharing effort that's been in operation for more than 50 years.
Not all nursing home deaths receive scrutiny
John Whalen was surprised to learn that a friend's death at age 87 at a Jacksonville nursing home may have been influenced by the staff's failure to follow a doctor's orders to give her regular doses of ...
Jazmyn Childers , 17, laughs with classmate Sherita Mitchell , 15, while both girls make peanut butter cookies Tuesday with group members Breanna Frick, 14, and LaRon Chisolm, 18, during their foods class at ...
Volleyball regionals: New Berlin falls to Franklin in 3 games
Franklin defeated host school New Berlin 19-25, 25-12, 25-22 in the regional quarterfinal before falling in the semifinal to A-C Central 25-12, 25-7 in a Class 1A Regional at New Berlin.
Prep Spotlight: Crusaders win MSM volleyball title
Lutheran High School captured the outright MSM Conference championship Monday night, getting a match-high 11 kills from junior Charlye Long in a 25-11, 25-5 victory over Morrisonville.
Meeting to address concealed weapons issue in Harrisburg
By Becky Malkovich, the southern HARRISBURG - A town hall meeting in Harrisburg tonight aims to get the facts out about the right to carry concealed weapons in Illinois.
Madigan's just looking To the Editor: This letter is in reference to the story "Madigan's office continues to look at gas prices." Someone must have been gassing up her vehicle for her as she blindly rides to ...
Marion clinic given grant to expand local health care access
A Marion clinic has been recognized for its success in expanding access to health care for local residents and improving the well being of the community.
Marion clinic given grant to expand local health care access
A Marion clinic has been recognized for its success in expanding access to health care for local residents and improving the well being of the community.
What Jake and Elwood Blues wrought back in 1980 is a boon to the suburban music scene at this edge of the 21st century.
Me and Dad: Send us your photos
This is dad, Frank Nash, with his son Kaedynn Nash taken on Easter in Springfield.
Meteorologist Jill Gilardi Catches Twister on Tape
Tornadic storms touched down in Illinois yesterday where our meteorologist Jill Gilardi was out storm spotting.
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