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Sunday May 12 | WSIL

West City Mayor Gets a Pie in the Face For Charity

Residents in Benton got the chance to raise money for a good cause on Saturday, while throwing a pie in a mayors face.

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Related Topix: West City, IL, Benton, IL

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PETA: The IRS Targeted Us, Too

IRS Fallout The Tea Party and the animal rights group find common ground on at least one point

Which Famous Movie President Are You?

Whether it's saving the citizenry from an alien invasion or jet-setting terrorists, movie presidents have accomplished great things. See which ones best match your own values and experience.
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Sat May 11, 2013

WSIL

Getting an Up Close Look at the Farming Industry

Folks had the chance to get a hands-on look at some farm equipment in West City on Saturday.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, West City, IL

Thu May 09, 2013

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Maxine's Drive In torn down in Chaffee

According to City Administrator Lee Horton, Maxine's Drive In is coming down to make way for a family dollar.

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Mon May 06, 2013

WSIL

Church Holds Fundraiser for Benton Boy Battling Cancer

Members of a Franklin County church are rallying around a young boy fighting for his life.

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Related Topix: Sesser, IL

Fri Apr 26, 2013

WSIL

Two Zeigler-Royalton Students Arrested for Fake Bomb Threat

Two students are arrested in Franklin County for a threat against a school. Police say the two suspects wrote a false bomb threat on the bathroom wall at Zeigler-Royalton High School.

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Thu Apr 25, 2013

WSIL

Local Law Enforcers Say Investing in Preschool Cuts Crime

Police and prosecutors in Franklin County are calling on lawmakers to restore state funding for preschool.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Preschoolers, Family, West Frankfort, IL

Fri Apr 19, 2013

WSIL

Franklin County Sex Offender Arrested for Child Porn

A Franklin County man has been arrested for child pornography and violating the sex offender registry.

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Related Topix: Buckner, IL