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The monthly meeting of the Hancock County Committee of New Illinois was called to order at 6:36 p.m. by Chairman Larry Mulch. An attendance sheet was distributed. Officers in attendance were Chairman ...

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If you've ever tried folding a fitted sheet before, you might have had a nightmare experience that went a little something like this: Violently folding and refolding the sheet, sighing in ...