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David Blanchette

Reporter · US

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Sep 10, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · David Blanchette

    A man on a mission in Athens - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    Who is Sameer Somal, and what has he been doing in Athens? The 43-year-old Pennsylvania resident, entrepreneur and Abraham Lincoln historian has been a frequent presence in the Menard County community in recent months. Somal is on the board of the town’s Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum, and he envisions transforming vacant and available property into real estate that celebrates Lincoln’s legacy. He recently brought a group of investors to Athens to meet with city leaders and experience what the

  2. Article · Aug 6, 2026 · David Blanchette

    Saving lives one pint at a time - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    Springfield resident David Butt has donated enough blood to completely fill 33 human beings. “After I retired, I made it my personal goal to be a maximum blood donor to the extent that my health would allow me to do that,” said the 71-year-old Butt, the former emergency management director for Springfield and Sangamon County. “I hope to stay healthy enough to continue as a blood donor as long as I live, to literally donate for life.” Butt became a 50-gallon donor after reaching the 400 donations

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