Reagan's Dixon Echoes as Town Remembers Former President
In Dixon IL, Reagan’s hometown, locals gathered at the church where he was baptized to honor his life of community service and democracy. A memorial service is set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church, with visitors leaving flowers and Jelly Belly beans before a statue of the former president.
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Dixon Ymca
Illinois eyes closing Pontiac prison in budget push
Gov. Blagojevich presses to shutter Pontiac Correctional Center as part of a broader plan to trim a multibillion dollar deficit. The move follows earlier closings and partial fillings while officials warn of long term crowding and shifting inmate placements to Thomson.
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Vandalia
St. Charles
Pontiac
Illinois
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Menard
Stateville
Joliet
Thomson
Charles Fasano
John Howard Association
Fasano
Abby Ottenhoff
Ottenhoff
Steve Rauschenberger
Elgin
Rauschenberger
Pontiac Correctional Center
Theater pass lets younger teens see R rated Troy
SYDNA NORRIS, a Bloomington teen just shy of 16, used a parent approved R card from GEC Theatres to watch the R rated epic Troy. Supporters say it eases chaperone needs while critics warn it shifts parental control and tests the voluntary rating system.
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Bloomington
Sydna Norris
Troy
GEC Theatres
Amtrak train halted after report of suspicious passengers
In western Maryland a Chicago to Washington Amtrak train was stopped and searched after reports of two men acting suspiciously. FBI said no cause for alarm after investigation. About 200 passengers were evacuated and the men detained. no explosives found. It was unclear if the men were released.
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Maryland
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FBI
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Taylor
Dan Stessel
West Frankfort Car Show Awards Honor Local Entries
More than 100 entries entered the West Frankfort Car Association event at the city Dark, with John and Cathy Schmitz of Effingham winning Best Patriotic Display for a 1970 Plymouth Superbird. Terry Brooks and Jason Wolanski tied for Best Custom Motorcycle, and Jesse and Timmy Stone took first in Best Bicycle. Mayor’s Award and Best In Class went to Terry Podschweit for a 1934 Ford three window. Proceeds support local causes, including youth and pantry programs.
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Cathy Schmitz
Effingham
Plymouth
City of
West Frankfort
The
Franklin
West Frankfort Car Association
Terry “Podge
Podschweit
Accuracy note on guest speakers at NA RFE meeting
A Friday brief about the Greater Egypt Chapter 1097 meeting misidentified speakers. It should state that guest speakers will be Jackson County Treasurer Shirley Booker (Democrat) and Williamson County Treasurer Bruce Troutman (Republican). The correction clarifies party affiliation and county offices.
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Jackson County
Greater Egypt
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Shirley Booker
Williamson County
Bruce Troutman
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