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Men's slow-pitch softball tourney to benefit the Special OlympicsAug 01, 2013 11:00 pm - For the last four years, Bill Asbury and Special Olympics Illinois have hosted a very successful Girls Winter Indoor Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament with all proceeds ben...
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Illinois treasurer who's a CPA-(now there's an idea): One-time congressional candidate Jason Plummer introduces Bob Grogan to Du QuoinAug 01, 2013 11:00 pm - Du Quoin hadn't seen lumber heir Jason Plummer since he campaigned last fall as a Republican candidate in the 12th District against Rep. Bill Enyart, who was elected as ...
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Extended Weather OutlookJul 31, 2013 11:00 pm - Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evenin...
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Rednour: Plans come together for 2013 fairJul 30, 2013 11:00 pm - Is it possible that four major concerts will be free admission at this year's Du Quoin State Fair? With the Illinois Lottery and a handful of local sponsors, including C...
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District 300 hires nurse and Title I teacher Tuesday nightJul 30, 2013 11:00 pm - The Du Quoin Board of Education met for only 23 minutes Tuesday night in special session to fill two positions in the district before school opens in mid-August. The boa...
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Extended Weather OutlookJul 30, 2013 11:00 pm - Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 67....
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Du Quoin Ministerial Alliance to distribute backpacks, clothing Saturday at Liberty ChurchJul 30, 2013 11:00 pm - Do you need help getting your kids back to school? The Du Quoin Ministerial Alliance has a limited supply of clothes and school supplies that will be given away free of ...
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Complete Du Quoin Dist. 300 Back to School InformationJul 30, 2013 11:00 pm - New students to the district must bring a certified birth certificate. Physical examinations are required for students entering kindergarten, first, sixth and ninth grad...
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Du Quoin man storm-proof: Gene Rolando has survived throat cancer and insurance companies; takes on nature with custom tornado shelterJul 29, 2013 11:00 pm - Gene Rolando has weathered some major storms in his life. At the age of "67 or 68; I can't remember" he has navigated through the treacherous waters of business as a car...
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Extended Weather OutlookJul 29, 2013 11:00 pm - Today Showers and thunderstorms. High near 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with...