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WEEOC in Du Quoin launches veterans initiativeMar 19, 2021 1:00 am - As cars crowded into the Western Egyptian Equal Opportunity Center parking lot on Thursday afternoon for the weekly food pantry distribution, a small group of veterans s...
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All outside Chicago will be vaccine eligible April 12; reopening changes announced 'Bridge' phase raising capacity limits will take effect when 70% of seniors vaccinatedMar 19, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - All Illinoisans 16 years of age and older outside of Chicago will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations beginning April 12, and the state announced a "metr...
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Forensic Falcons win international tournamentMar 18, 2021 11:00 pm - SALINE COUNTY - Southeastern Illinois College's Forensic Falcons were named team champions at the 31st International Forensic Association Tournament March 14, earning fi...
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Du Quoin Scholar Bowl team finishes on top for second straight yearMar 17, 2021 1:00 am - The Du Quoin High School Scholar Bowl team has gone undefeated for the second year in a row. And yet, they have no state title to show for it. Blame it on the pandemic, ...
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Pinckneyville's Epplin, Restoff win outstanding student awardsMar 17, 2021 1:00 am -
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Potential sale of Du Quoin Lake slowed by need for survey descriptionMar 17, 2021 1:00 am - Du Quoin's interest in selling Du Quoin Lake hasn't dimmed, but the process will take longer than originally thought, now that the city has realized it doesn't have a re...
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Soccer star signs with Blackburn CollegeMar 17, 2021 1:00 am - Pinckneyville senior Cameron Hawk has signed a commitment letter to play soccer at Blackburn College for the 2021-22 school year. An excellent offensive player and score...
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Du Quoin State Fairgrounds to host Logan College commencementMar 17, 2021 1:00 am - John A. Logan College officials have announced plans to hold commencement exercises in the Grandstand at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 ...
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New WEEOC initiative in Du Quoin all about helping local vetsMar 17, 2021 1:00 am - The Western Egyptian Equal Opportunity Center will start a program next week to help Perry County veterans get the help they need. The Reaching Rural Veterans Initiative...
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U.S. 51 OVERPASS CLOSED FOR ABOUT A MONTHMar 17, 2021 1:00 am - The downtown Du Quoin overpass that carries Route 51 over the CN tracks is closed to general traffic as repairs are made to the concrete parapets, which will take about ...