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Helping each other: Lavish Bath Box owner is just one of the inspirations for 'Marion United' event aimed at helping local businesses

When "Marion United" organizers Jared Gravatt and Joshua Benitone were sparked into action to help their local business community, part of their inspiration came from the closed doors of the many small businesses around Marion's Tower Square Plaza, including those of Lavish Bath Box.
BY HOLLY KEE Apr 3, 2020 3:32 AM
HerrinFesta Italiana 2020 succumbs to the COVID-19 crisis

For the first time in 30 years, the streets of downtown Herrin will likely be quiet over Memorial Day weekend.
BY HOLLY KEE Apr 3, 2020 3:32 AM
After getting many requests, Fabric Mask Response Team is churning out masks for local medical professionals

On Mar. 26, Mabel Hayes of Marion put out a call via Facebook, inviting people to join her team.
BY HOLLY KEE Apr 3, 2020 3:32 AM
State sets new fund to support artists during shutdown

Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday the formation of a new relief fund to support artists and performers who have been temporarily put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic.
BY PETER HANCOCK Apr 3, 2020 3:23 AM
Randolph County reports 6 COVID-19 cases; most in southern Illinois

At least some of the cases developed because people ignored the cautions about not getting together in social groups, the Randolph County Health Department has reported.
Herald Tribune staff report Apr 1, 2020 3:56 PM
Learning from home presents new challenges to students, parents, and educators

Like many other groups, educators have found themselves in uncharted waters with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing schools to remain closed while still providing an education to the students.
BY HOLLY KEE Apr 1, 2020 2:47 PM
Local animal rescue feeling the effects of COVID-19 crisis

While the COVID-19 crisis is wreaking havoc on virtually every aspect of society, local wildlife rehab expert Pam Sundeen, the director of Second Nature Wildlife Rehabilitation in Thompsonville, says local rehabs are no exception.
BY HOLLY KEE Apr 1, 2020 2:47 PM
'Marion United' organizers look to open conversation for self-employed citizens

"It's amazing to find the number of people in our community that are 1099 people, self-employed," said Benitone, citing "business" people with no brick and mortar storefront.
BY HOLLY KEE Apr 1, 2020 2:47 PM
Pritzker says feds sent wrong health equipment

As state leaders try to gather as much personal protective equipment as possible to distribute to health care workers treating COVID-19 patients, Gov. JB Pritzker says the federal government sent Illinois 300,000 of the wrong type of mask.
By BEN ORNER Apr 1, 2020 2:40 PM
Plenty of stay-at-home activities through Gallatin County 4-H

Gallatin County 4-H has tons of ideas for at-home activities.
Apr 1, 2020 2:40 PM

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