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Two businesses open on Thomsona s Main Street
Local residents are welcomed to the grand opening of two new businesses on Saturday, June 27.
a Germinatorsa present Operation Pride award to garden
The Germinators Garden Club has presented its first "Operation Pride" award to Elmer Meyers of 1717 Portland Ave., Savanna, Ill.
A road block on Argo Fay Route, about five miles from Thomson, Ill., has been present since Monday.
Foresters host 3-day park district forum
When the Lake County Forest Preserve District took possession of what is now the Fox River Preserve and Marina in 1990, recalled Executive Director Tom Hahn, "it was a mess about 200 or 300 dilapidated trailers." Two decades later, the preserve spans 589 acres on both sides of the Fox River in Cuba Township, and boasts a four-lane boat launch, two ...
Cancer patient talks about her medical journey; emphasizes importance of yearly testing
Charlotte Bolander did all the right things. She followed through with her yearly medical examinations.
Oratorical contest remembers longtime local couple
Mikaela Thomas, a recent graduate of Thomson High School, recently won first place in the 12th Annual Marion and Lucille Paschall Oratorical Scholastic Contest at Springfield Baptist Church in Thomson.
Ruehle weds Poston in ceremony at First Baptist Church in Thomson
Megan Wynelle Ruehle and Cleveland Reddick Poston were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Thomson.
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Larry Foreman, 76, of Fulton, certainly enjoys creating the unique. "I do things that are unusual, not like everybody else," said Foreman.
Rain can't dampen Thomson graduation
Amber Jordan worked 12 years for the big day. And when it arrived, it poured rain.
A modest proposal for Gitmo detainees
Illinois has given America some big names over the years. And some big-time inventions.
In memory: CSM Jerry Wilson, 45
May seems unusually long for Daisy Wilson. Six years ago, she awaited the arrival of her only son, Command Sgt.
The Jo Daviess-Carroll County Solid Waste Agency, in conjunction with ...
The Jo Daviess-Carroll County Solid Waste Agency, in conjunction with the Jo-Carroll Extension Unit, hosted a conference on April 23rd for local government officials, business leaders, and interested individuals that focused on bringing together creative forces for environmental progress within our communities.
Man shot to death at West Side McDonald's
A 19-year-old man was shot to death early Sunday outside a West Side McDonald's restaurant.
TCC Recognizes 29 Volunteers at 2nd Annual BanquetOn April 16, 2009,...
Front row: Katherine Parks, Malinda Parks, Father William Antillon, Herb Clevenger, Wally Miller, Ed Statsny, and Mary Jo Speer.
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Major Patrick Hobart, TCC Employee of the Month. Thomson Correctional Center is proud to announce that the Employee of Month for May 2009 is Major Patrick Hobart.
1998: Thomson awaits prison hearing
Editor's note: This article is part of our series that takes a look back at our area within the last few decades.
'Hand-Built Dreams' Described at Savanna's Ladies Day OutAlmost...
Michele Brown Beschen , star of "B. Original" on the DIY Network, with her Great-Aunt Mary Jo Tracey and Sherry Miller, 1st Cousin to Michele's dad, Ron.
STERLING – There was no hush that fell over the band members, no dimming of the lights, or a tapping of a baton on a podium, as they prepared to play.
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Velma Kreuder of Savanna holds a sign she made seven years ago showing her support for opening the long dormant Thomson Correctional Center.
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