Springfield museum to debut 1908 race riot exhibit
Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum will unveil a new exhibit on the 1908 Springfield Race Riots on Aug 14 15 marking the 110th anniversary. Historian Carole Merritt curated the display. artifacts and photos show destruction, lynching attempts, and locations like the Arsenal. The exhibit runs through February 2019.
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Lincoln portrait to arrive at Wabash County Courthouse
A high quality reproduction of Alexander Hesler’s 1860 Lincoln photograph will be unveiled at the Wabash County Courthouse in Mount Carmel on August 9 at 1 PM. The event, open to the public, follows a statewide ISHS campaign to place framed copies in all 102 Illinois counties for the bicentennial.
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Mount Carmel
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Illinois State Bar Association
ISBA
Illinois
William Hudson
2Nd Judicial Circuit
Mount Carmel Officers arrest two in DUI and aggravated battery
Mount Carmel police report two arrests July 30 and July 31. William D. Calvin, 37, was arrested for DUI after a suspected intoxicated driving incident near Market Street and West Ninth Street and was jailed awaiting bond. Kristina R. Wilson, 27, was arrested for aggravated battery following an overnight incident at a West 11th Street residence. the victim was hospitalized.
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William D. Calvin
Dispatch Advised
Kristina R
Wilson
Wabash General Hospital
West 11Th Street
Rauner vetoes rebate card fee ban proposal in Illinois
Springfield Gov Bruce Rauner rejects HB4922 to bar retailers and banks from charging maintenance or dormancy fees on rebate cards. He cites post issuance fees as a cost recovery mechanism while Sen Cristina Castro accuses him of siding with big banks. Meanwhile, Hoopeston teachers receive self care training funded by a seven year Illinois Student Assistance Commission grant.
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Department of Agriculture
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Missing Teen Whipkey II Sought By Sheriff Notice
Sheriff Derek Morgan seeks help locating Whipkey II missing since Saturday July 28. Officials urge callers to contact the Wabash County Sheriff at 618 262 4186 with sightings and possible destinations.
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Alumni Foundation Mount Carmel Hosts Homecoming Events
Linda Brewster, a Smile Center dental assistant, notes familiar faces at Mount Carmel Alumni Foundation events, which keep prices low after nearly a decade. Funds support Mount Carmel High School projects such as auditorium lighting and lobby renovations, with activities September 21 arranging a theater gathering, parade, museum visit, football game, golf scramble, school tour, and social hour at The Eagles Club ending with a dance.
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Illinois State Fair plots major upgrades and new rides
State fair officials outline a $30 million plan to renovate the Springfield grounds including Coliseum repairs and landscaping to be ready by 2019. Budget strains persist despite a Governor’s Mansion fundraising boost. The century-old event returns with a new roller coaster the Crazy Mouse and a star lineup featuring Brett Eldredge and Culture Club.
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Boy George
Culture Club
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Luke Combs
Ludacris
Foreigner
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