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Colleen Schumann Shines At 2024 Miss Illinois County Pageant

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SPRINGFIELD — Colleen Schumann, the reigning Miss Calhoun County, achieved a top finish out of 74 contestants at the 2024 Miss Illinois County Pageant held this past weekend in Springfield. Colleen was 16th overall at the pageant. The 2025 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen is Johnna Fulcher representing Henry County. In a heartfelt message following the event, Schumann expressed gratitude to the Calhoun County Fair Board for their support, including a special dinner and floral arrangements. “I met so many amazing girls from across the state and made memories that will last a lifetime,” she wrote about her Miss Illinois County Pageant experience. Schumann extended thanks to the Calhoun County Queens Club for their assistance during the pageant, highlighting the camaraderie among participants. “Tara, Stacey, and Emily, you guys are the best of the best,” she said, acknowledging their efforts to ensure her comfort throughout the weekend. The Miss Calhoun

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This Day in History on January 21: King Louis XVI Executed During French Revolution

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Welcome to January 21st, a date that has witnessed remarkable events across the globe. Before we delve deeper into more historical events, let’s rewind to January 21, 1793, when King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution. This event signaled the radical transformation of France and the rise of republicanism in the country. The execution of the king was seen as a pivotal moment in the revolution, as it marked the end of monarchy and the beginning of a new political order. It set the stage for future revolutionary movements not only in France but also globally. Fast forward to January 21, 1941, when the United States Supreme Court ruled in the case of United States v. One Book Called Ulysses . This landmark decision affirmed the right of individuals to read literature without censorship, as the court deemed James Joyce's novel 'Ulysses' a work of art rather than obscenity. This ruling was a crucial step in the fight for freedom of expression

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