Youth movement in Hecker

Hecker underwent a change in leadership Tuesday evening as the community said farewell to a mayor who’s served in village government for nearly two decades, welcoming his young and hopeful…

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Hopper has Heart of Gold

Distinguished volunteer Mary Anne Hopper of Waterloo was recently honored with the annual Heart of Gold Award by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois.  This prestigious award recognizes the tremendous long-term…

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S4S announces concert lineup 

Songs4Soldiers announced Thursday the full lineup of music acts for its 12th annual benefit concert for combat veterans.  This year’s event takes place Sept. 5-6 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in…

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SIMAPC meeting May 7

The Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee is working on an update to its seven-county regional CEDS report. The study area includes Bond, Clinton,…

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