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1 hr ago | Bureau County Republican

DePue man faces felony charges

A DePue man faces felony charges for alleged criminal sexual assault behavior. Matthew R. Wrona, 22, of DePue, was arrested Oct.

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Related Topix: Depue, IL, Bureau County, IL

Sat Oct 11, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Weiner dogs raise money for kids

Jack sat proud after wiener dogs from far and near waddled into Anna on Saturday to proudly participate in the fifth annual Weiner Dog Race at Anna City Park.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Cobden, IL, Carbondale, IL

Thu Oct 09, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Something for everyone

Union County is set to host its annual Colorfest activities this weekend, and the communities and businesses have planned a smorgasbord of events for all ages and tastes.

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Related Topix: Union County, IL, Lincoln, IL, Jonesboro, IL, Illinois, Harvey, IL

Southern Illinoisan

Hydrogen generators may be a way to cut costs at the pump

Danny Windings of Cobden sees a lot of time on the roads of Southern Illinois. As a Cornwell Tool distributor, he drives his truck all around the area.

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Related Topix: Cobden, IL, Carbondale, IL

Thu Oct 02, 2008

Rehab Management

Stroke Survivors' Support Group Gains Momentum, Members

Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other is the only initiative of its kind. Founded in 2004 by just five stroke survivors, the grassroots group has grown considerably, and is now comprised of hundreds of ...

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Related Topix: Stroke, Medicine, Health, Hoffman Estates, IL, Northwestern University, Lombard, IL

Mon Sep 29, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Shawnee puts $1.5 million into new Anna Extension Center

Shawnee Community College has spent $1.5 million to turn Anna's former Wal-Mart storefront into an expanded education extension and fitness center for students.

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Related Topix: Union County, IL

Sat Sep 27, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Hey! We didn't forget your town

Some of the people who call me on the phone offer news tips, others ask questions and some are annoyed by things they say we have or have not done.

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Related Topix: Johnston City, IL, Jonesboro, IL, Carterville, IL, Illinois, Carbondale, IL, Opinion

Fri Sep 19, 2008

Cousinconnect.com

Genealogy Query - WALL

Looking for anyone named Wall in Union County that may have knowledge of my Father's birth and/or adoption .

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Genealogy

Mon Sep 08, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Oscar time: Can 'The Dark Knight' compete against awards-season heavyweights?

That was "Titanic" 11 years back. This time, it's "The Dark Knight," a critically acclaimed film but a genre picture that will be a tougher sell to Academy Award voters, except for the performance delivered by ...

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Related Topix: Christian Bale, Oscars, Crime Movies, Action, The Dark Knight, Thriller, The Duchess, Rachel Getting Married, Entertainment

Mon Aug 18, 2008

Southeast Missourian

Marshall Moss

Marshall C. Moss, 79, of Anna died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his home. He was born Sept.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy

Mon Aug 11, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Residents differ on energy options

The prospect of drilling for oil, either off U.S. shores or in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge, has moved to the fore of the national dialogue on energy.

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Related Topix: Makanda, IL, Carterville, IL

Sat Aug 09, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Union County plans to build sports complex

ANNA Sports teams from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School and other Union County leagues will have a new home field in the future.

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Related Topix: Jonesboro, IL, Union County, IL, Carbondale, IL

Thu Aug 07, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Annual gala honors five "Inspiring Women"

Four women who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in their professional careers and respective communities, and an SIU Carbondale alumna of the School of Journalism who has earned national acclaim as an ...

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Herrin, IL, Union County, IL, Carbondale, IL, Illinois

Sun Aug 03, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Jonesboro festival for the (humming)birds

Bird lovers gathered Saturday to tag and adopt some ruby-throated hummingbirds and release them back into the wild.

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Related Topix: Carbondale, IL

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Anna water rates rise by 25 cents

The Anna City Council on Tuesday announced an increase for the cost of water of 25 cents per 1,000 gallons.

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Related Topix: Carbondale, IL

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Susan Vitt

Susan D. Vitt, 56, died at 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at her home following a long battle with brain cancer.

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Related Topix: Dow, IL, Grafton, IL

Wed Jun 18, 2008

Southeast Missourian

Illinois celebration to include actors portraying Lincoln, Douglas

On Sept. 15, 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas met in Jonesboro for the third of the historic debates in the race for the Senate seat that helped launch Lincoln to the presidency.

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Thu Jun 05, 2008

Rochelle News Leader

Ivan Stoddard, 92

Ivan J. Stoddard, 92, of Malta, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the DeKalb Area Retirement Center in DeKalb.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Dekalb County, IL, Bureau, IL

Mon Jun 02, 2008

Beacon News

Fox Valley students receive scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded 208 scholarships to students for the 2008-09 school year.

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Related Topix: Elburn, IL, Geneva, IL, Plano, IL, Yorkville, IL

Mon May 26, 2008

WPSD-TV Paducah

Rains Damage Remodeled Animal Shelter

Heavy rains causing problems for an area animal shelter just recovering from severe flooding in March.

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