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Rep. Turner announces retirement Chicago Democrat held the 9th District seat since 2010Jul 07, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, announced his retirement from the Illinois House effective Friday, July 3. Turner, a deputy majority leader in the Hou...
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DHS student tests positive for COVID-19Jul 07, 2020 1:00 am - Athletic workouts at Du Quoin High School will remain suspended at least through July 10, after one student-athlete has tested positive for the coronavirus, and test res...
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FDA warning: Beware methanol-based hand sanitizersJul 07, 2020 1:00 am - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are warning consumers and health care providers that there has been a sharp increas...
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1964 alumni says it's time to retire 'DQ Joe'Jul 07, 2020 1:00 am - A 1964 graduate of Du Quoin Township High School is calling on the school to retire the caricature of "DQ Joe," saying it is time to move beyond "that kind of casual rac...
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Clubhouse Chatter: Should postgame handshake line go away forever?Jul 06, 2020 11:00 pm - Post game handshakes can go away. I wouldn't have a problem with that. I like the sportsmanship it shows, but I don't think it's necessary - Andy Sloan, Benton girls bas...
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Have We Seen The End Of The Handshake In SportsJul 06, 2020 11:00 pm - A handshake - the universal sign of respect and decency - could be on its way out the door in the sports realm. When the IHSA Stage 2 Return To Play is set in motion a l...
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Walker's Bluff celebrates freedom with fireworks and a showJul 05, 2020 11:00 pm - WILLIAMSON COUNTY - Social distancing posed no problem for Friday evening guests on the spacious grounds at Walker's Bluff. "The team at Walker's Bluff is always committ...
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DHS commencement, promotion are a 'go' at Van Metre FieldJul 03, 2020 1:00 am - If all goes as planned, the Du Quoin High School Class of 2020 will graduate in their caps and gowns on Van Metre Field on July 25, just like they had hoped. But instead...
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Play time: Keyes Park playground opens after virus delayJul 03, 2020 1:00 am - The Keyes Park playground opened for the summer on Wednesday, and children were eager to get back to it. The delay was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and it wasn't unti...
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DHS student tests positive for COVID-19Jul 03, 2020 1:00 am - Athletic workouts at Du Quoin High School will remain suspended through July 10, after one student-athlete has tested positive for the coronavirus, and test results are ...