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  • Patty Greene Interviewed on NBC’s Dateline
  • 10 Additional Counts Filed Against Czerwonka
  • Olney Man Sentenced to Prison for Producing Child Pornography
  • Severe Storm Spotter Class in Effingham on March 10
  • Illinois Soybean Farmers Welcome Federal Aid, but Fear Long-Term Trade Damage
  • U of I Still Concerned About Higher Ed Funding Overhaul Proposal

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  • Teutopolis Keeps Rolling, Wins Class 2A Olney Girls Basketball Sectional, Tied With Chicago Marshall For Most Wins Ever For Illinois Girls Program
  • Brownstown/St. Elmo’s Super-Sectional Bid Ends With Loss to Edwards Co. In Girls Sectional
  • Cumberland Girls’ Historic Postseason Run Falls A Point Short in Sectional Basketball Final
  • Basketball 2/26/26
  • Teutopolis, Newton Win, Will Now Meet For Robinson Regional Title

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  • February 28, 2026
    ‘Cram the Cars’ for Catholic Charities Food Pantry
  • February 28, 2026
    Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in February
  • February 28, 2026
    Hooked on Chrochet
  • February 28, 2026
    Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats
  • February 28, 2026
    Greater Vision in Concert

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