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The Illinois State Police is assisting the Cairo Police Department in investigating a shooting that happened in Cairo, Illinois early Sunday morning on Dec. 20. At 1:19 a.m., a house on Cedar Street in Cairo was shot several times from someone outside the residence.  A 5 year old child inside the...
<p class="p1">Children across America are getting another chance to use their creativity to honor the nation’s 16th president as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield holds its second Lincoln Art Contest.</p><p class="p1">The deadline for submissions...
<p class="p1">Warm conditions blanketed the Midwest during the 2015 fall season, bringing near-record seasonal and monthly temperatures, according to the Midwestern Regional Climate Center at the Illinois State Water Survey in Champaign.</p><p class="p1">The fall season included...
<p class="p1">Illinois State Police District 22 is conducting special details during December in Alexander and Union counties.</p><p class="p1">A roadside safety check detail is being conducted in Alexander County.</p><p class="p1">Nighttime enforcement patrols are...
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If you know a senior citizen who has made a special contribution in the categories of community service, education, or the labor force through their job, then State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is urging you to nominate that person to be inducted...
<p class="p1">An update on the arrival of a new fire truck and lengthy discussion about proposed regulations governing the display of signs highlighted discussion at last week's regular meeting of the Anna City Council.</p><p class="p1">The meeting was Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, at...
<p class="p1">Longtime firefighter Bill Jackson stands next to a fire truck which is being retired from service by the Anna Fire Department. Jackson is the department's assistant chief.</p>
<p class="p1">Chucky Waggs and The Jenny Johnson Band is scheduled to perform at The Old Feed Store in Cobden on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. </p><p class="p1">This is a "bring your own" event. Soups, sandwiches and more will be available for purchase.</p...
<p class="p1">Monday, Nov. 30, was the final day for candidates to file their nominating petitions for next year's primary election in Union County.</p><p class="p1">The primary election is set for March 15, 2016. Next year's general election will be in November.</p><p...
<p class="p1">Union County State’s Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds is alerting the public regarding an ongoing scam.</p><p class="p1">Edmonds said that the scam has been targeting local businesses in Union County.  </p><p class="p1">An individual claiming affiliation with “...

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