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City of Benton, Illinois announces cancellation of Snow Globe Village 2026
BENTON, Ill. — The City of Benton, Illinois is announcing the cancellation of Snow Globe Village, originally set for Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, 2026. "We were looking forward to introducing this exciting new holiday event to our community and sincerely apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience this cancellation may cause," a release from the city states.
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Vienna receives state cultural district designation, $200,000 grant
VIENNA, Ill., (KBSI) — The city of Vienna has been named an Illinois State-Designated Cultural District, securing a $200,000 grant to support cultural preservation, tourism and economic development. The designation, awarded through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will remain in effect for 10 years. Vienna is...
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Zeigler Cemetery to participate in National Wreaths Across America for 1st time
ZEIGLER, Ill. (Heartland News) - A southern Illinois cemetery will participate in National Wreaths Across America for the first time. According to a news release, the ceremony will be Saturday, December 19 at 11 a.m. at Zeigler Cemetery. It’s organized by Southern Illinois USPHS officers IL0352. It’s free and...
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Community meets in Du Quoin to talk opioid addiction
DU QUOIN, Ill. — Rural Health Inc.'s RCORP Impact Network facilitated a conversation Monday in Du Quoin to help teach people how to get active in their communities on the issue of opioid addiction. The goal of the program is to teach people how to get active in their...
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Centralia City Council to be asked to amend electric and gas bike regulations
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to add some restrictions to the operation of low-speed electric and gas bicycles in the city. City Manager Galen Mahle says the changes will update the city’s ordinance to match requirement under the new state law that goes into effect January first. The changes would require speedometers. The process for registration remains unchanged and is required with the Police Department including an inspection process and fee of $20. An annual tag will be provided to each low-speed electric or low-speed gas bicycle.
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Toys R Us to open location in the Heartland for holiday season
PADUCAH, Ky. (Heartland News) - Toys R Us will open a seasonal store in the Heartland. According to the toy story, it will be open in Kentucky Oaks Mall for the holiday season. They say other locations will open or are opened across Missouri and Illinois, as well. This is...