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Never give up: Meet the Southern Illinois author of 'The Growing Season' at virtual book event

The free event will be held virtually Tuesday, April 20, and southern Illinois readers are especially invited. Visit http://atthemac.org to sign up.
By Renee Trappe May 4, 2021 1:18 PM
Taste of Southern Illinois: Delightful food and a record-breaking fundraiser to boot

Taste of Southern Illinois, the primary fundraiser for SI Clothes for Kids, once again set a record, according to event organizers.
By Travis DeNeal Apr 13, 2018 10:48 AM
Girl Scout cookie sales start Saturday

The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) will kick off its annual Girl Scout Cookie Program on Saturday in its 101st year of selling cookies.
Du Quoin Call Staff Report Jan 5, 2018 3:26 PM
The Pioneer's Cabin in Willisville closes 'permanently'

In a Dec. 28 Facebook post, the owners of The Pioneer's Cabin in Willisville announced the restaurant was permanently closed, ending more than three decades of serving fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, fresh flowerpot bread and other delights.
By Pete Spitler Jan 4, 2018 1:54 PM
Popular Johnston City eatery reopens after fire

Four months since a fire in the kitchen's electrical panel closed down Michael's Ristorante, a popular Johnston City eatery, they are back in business.
BY HOLLY KEE Dec 1, 2017 11:09 AM
Hidden Gems: Monte Alegre began with just three vines

While the Southern Illinois Wine Trail attracts thousands of visitors each year, one small winery hidden among the trees just off Route 13 near Carbondale offers a unique, tranquil and personal touch.
BY HOLLY KEE Aug 9, 2017 10:02 AM
Taco Bell opens in Camptown

Roughly a week ahead of schedule, but after a few hiccups, the new Taco Bell in Chester's Camptown section opened for business on Tuesday.
By Pete Spitler Jul 11, 2017 11:07 PM
Chester Taco Bell to open July 8

Barring any unforeseen delays due to food delivery, the new Taco Bell in Chester's Camptown section will open on July 8.
By Pete Spitler Jun 29, 2017 8:26 PM
Eldorado class shows how cooking healthy doesn't have to be expensive

A summer cooking class at the Eldorado library demonstrates that healthy food doesn't always have to be expensive food.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Jun 28, 2017 5:00 AM
12-year-old Marion boy is Food Network star

Josh Loyd, a 12-year-old sixth-grader from Marion, placed first last week in the Kids' BBQ Championship television show aired on the Food Network.
BY JOHN HOMAN Jun 20, 2017 10:59 AM

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