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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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Instant Reaction: Auburn’s Gardner Reflects on Trojans Season and Loss to West Frankfort
Auburn fell in a shootout 53-41 to West Frankfort in Round Two of the 2A playoffs. Trojan Head Coach Ryan Gardner shared his thoughts on the game and the Trojans season as a whole. Auburn ends the year at 7-5 with two playoff wins.
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No Quit: Aces storm back to beat Benton
MT. CARMEL — "No Quit" is just one of the many defining characteristics of Mt. Carmel varsity football team, which stormed back from a 17-point deficit in the second half to beat the Benton Rangers and advance to the quarterfinals of the IHSA 3A football playoffs, 32-24. The first half was all Benton, as the Rangers took a 17 point lead into the locker room; but the Golden Aces scored three straight touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead.
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'He just flattened my tires' — Mount Vernon police arrest man accused of slashing squad car tires, biting officer
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. — A Mount Vernon man faces multiple charges, with police dashboard and body camera footage showing him damaging several squad cars in early November. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, the agency received a report of an individual slashing tires at around 1:46 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the parking lot of the Rolland Lewis Building.
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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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The Downstate Illinois Deli Where Thick-Cut Sandwiches Keep Packing In Diners
A garlicky pork sausage called salameat gets made fresh every Wednesday at one little Italian deli in southern Illinois. The recipe has been in use for more than 50 years, and you won’t find it anywhere else. That alone would earn my attention. Then I learned the business traces...