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When Jean LaMotte first saw the promising land in 1678, it reminded the French explorer of the Biblical land of milk and honey.
The village of Palestine turned into a bustling town full of …
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7/3/20
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Two area residents are among 14 Illinois men facing federal charges stemming from an FBI-led operation targeting online predators attempting to meet minors for sex.
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7/1/20
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The Robinson Public Library District has “great bones” but can be made even better, according to its new director.
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By Randy Harrison
rharrison@robdailynews.com | 7/1/20 |
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Hutsonville School Unit 1 will take a common sense approach to reopening in the fall and has hired an attorney to let state officials know where it stands.
The Unit 1 board hired Thomas G. DeVore, a Bond County attorney, during an emergency meeting Tuesday.
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By Angela Downing
adowning@robdailynews.com | 7/1/20 |
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Visits by a mobile testing unit have apparently failed to turn up any new cases of COVID-19 in Crawford County.
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7/1/20
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Winter wheat harvest continues at a faster pace than a year ago.
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By Randy Harrison
rharrison@robdailynews.com | 6/30/20 |
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Illinois’ minimum wage will make its second increase this year to $10 perhour beginning July 1 and minimum wage earners to make sure their checks reflect the increase.
Governor JB Pritzker …
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6/30/20
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A pandemic did not damper Palestine seniors walking across the stage and receiving their diplomas Saturday.
Following the early closure of school this spring, the district wanted to make sure the …
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6/30/20
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Area unemployment figures showed improvement in May as the economy continued to struggle with the fallout of the coronavirus shutdown.
And while the Illinois Department of Employment Security …
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6/30/20
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Crawford County crops and lawns continue to crave a drink despite recent rainfall.
A total of .91 inch fell here June 20 and 21, the first measurable precipitation here in a week. However, it only …
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6/30/20
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