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Library plans conservation of Civil War flag

Vespasian Warner Public Library executive director Bobbi Perryman, right, shows the library’s Civil War flag to Rep. Nikki Budzinski-D, of the Illinois 13th Congressional District, pictured in orange.  Budzinski was in Clinton for a DeWItt County Democrats event on Saturday. See a story from that event in next week’s Journal.
CLINTON — “If we get it stabilized to display it, it can’t be vertical anymore, it has to be horizontal, and it’s big,” said Bobbi Perryman, executive director of the Vespasian Warner …
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The only remaining large portion of eight to 10 missing gravestones connected to an area Revolutionary War veteran.  The genealogical society seeks the return of the missing stones.
CLINTON — The DeWitt County Genealogical Society is working to locate some important pieces of DeWitt County history, and they hope the public can help. For America 250, the genealogical …

Mowing work at cemeteries prompts complaints

CLINTON — After complaints from residents about the condition of the city cemeteries, commissioner Dan Ballenger said he hoped to bring responsibility of mowing the cemeteries back to the city. …

County gets Google.org software grant

CLINTON — County board road and bridge committee chairman Jamie Prestegaard reported seal-coating of township and county roads was nearing completion.   His report took place during the Sept. …

Unemployment rate falls, payroll down in August

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in August, down -0.2 percentage point from July, and up +0.4 …

Illinois inches closer on battery storage, solar goals

    CHICAGO — For Illinois to meet its ambitious decarbonization goals, the state’s energy grid will need more battery storage to make use of solar and wind power when the sun …

Sign unveiled for future YMCA site

CLINTON — On Saturday, Clinton Community YMCA executive director Rennie Cluver was joined by a crowd of supporters as he unveiled the sign marking the site of the new Y facility at Prairie Passage, …
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Paisley Schick (#1) and her plaque and trophy volleyball.

Lady Maroons take match from Lady Hawks 2-0

CLINTON — The Meridian (Macon) Lady Hawks flew onto “Gene Vance Court” to try to take down the hometown Clinton Lady Maroons in a recent volleyball match-up. The junior varsity (JV) began …
Paisley Schick (#1) and her plaque and trophy volleyball.

Stand switch

Gordon Woods / Journal The home stands at the CHS football field now face east, trading places with the visitor stands.   The switch is part of the renovation of the school’s athletic …
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Did you know that certain changes can affect SSI payments?

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), staying informed about your reporting responsibilities is essential. Changes in your income, resources, or living arrangements can directly affect …

Student reporting and Social Security: What students, parents and educators need to know

Social Security provides vital benefits to children of retired, disabled, or deceased workers. While payments typically stop at age 18, they can continue for full-time students. If a student is …
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Immigration and citizenship

While in Clinton this past week, I ran into an old friend, and, as I am opt to do, we talked about Clinton and national politics. He brought up that two individuals whom he is close to were …

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