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Stang called Edgar “a truly remarkable individual” — sentiments echoed by the political leaders and family members who spoke.
The Pillsbury factory, once a bustling center of food production, played a crucial role in the city’s industrial history.
“The big crane and wrecking ball are ready to go!”
Wrecking ball to be assembled Monday, demolition to begin Tuesday or Wednesday.
“The fact that the federal government is sending troops as we start these celebrations is an insult,” Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa, a Democrat, said at a news conference. “It is a fear tactic. It’s unforgivable.”
The Springfield City Council will vote Sept. 16 on the nomination of Cory Brown.
The demolition will include 160 silos and 500,000 square feet of buildings.
An influential Lutheran pastor is one of seven Oak Ridge Cemetery denizens featured in annual cemetery walk.
19th Century social media is part of “Picturing Lincoln.”
“Reservoir Park” was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.