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The Weekly Post public record for 6-26-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Police reports • BARTONVILLE – A single-vehicle accident west of Bartonville led…

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Doubet implicates goddaughter in death of former Maquon Police Chief

By Nick Vlahos GALESBURG – On the witness stand Monday, Karen Doubet implicated her goddaughter in the death of former Maquon Police Chief Richard Young….

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The Prairie New public record for 6-20-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations 6-14 – Zachary T. DeWeese – Driving…

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The Weekly Post public record for

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Police reports • PEORIA – A Princeville-area woman was arrested after she…

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Midsommar

Free concerts and family events at Bishop Hill for annual festival BISHOP HILL – The annual Midsommar Music Festival returns here on June 21. Highlights…

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Toulon council approves $45,000 for well repair

By JOHN A. BALLENTINEFor The Prairie News TOULON – The Toulon City Council on Monday passed a motion to hire Peerless Well and Pump, Inc.,…

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Stark County hires architect for new highway building

By JOHN A. BALLENTINEFor The Prairie News TOULON – After a closed session Tuesday evening to discuss the purchase of real property, the Stark County Board…

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TIF aids new Elmwood restaurant

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post ELMWOOD – A new restaurant in Elmwood is receiving some city financial assistance for its signage.During its meeting June 3,…

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Of bittersweet blessings & sweet larvae

Rambling through central Illinois, pondering fathers. • • • For a long time, Father’s Day was an issue for me. My Dad was 12 hours…

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The Prairie News public record for 6-13-25

Traffic citations &Ordinance violations 6-8 – Emily J. Burdett – Uninsured vehicle.6-8 – Thomas A. Null – Expired registration.6-9 – James D. Stutler – Uninsured…

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