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Friday May 17 | Lincoln Daily News

Many Illinois historic sites extend hours

Six Illinois sites operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency have extended their schedules for the convenience of travelers taking advantage of spring and summer weather.

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Mon Feb 04, 2013

Belleville News Democrat

Ellis Grove fire department to host fundraiser to help rebuild historic building destroyed by fire

The Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a fundraiser Sunday to raise money to help rebuild a historic building destroyed by fire.

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Fri Dec 14, 2012

The Guardian

Mississippi river faces shipping freeze as water levels drop

Navigation has become treacherous as the worst US drought in half a century brings water levels close to record lows The Mississippi as seen from Ed Drager's tug boat is a river in retreat: a giant beached barge is stranded where the water dropped, with sand bars springing into view.

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Thu Nov 01, 2012

Belleville News Democrat

Historic building lost in fire at Fort Kaskaskia

A historic building was lost in an overnight fire at Fort Kaskaskia Historic Site in Ellis Grove, located in Randolph County.

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Mon Sep 24, 2012

Daily Egyptian

Music, dance thrives at Fort Kaskaskia festival

Charlie Hall, of Ellis Grove, dances with his sister Emily Hall Sunday during the Annual Fort Kaskaskia Traditional Music Festival in Ellis Grove.

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