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Family Video closing remainder of its storesJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - The movie rental chain Family Video will be closing the remainder of its stores, including the ones in Marion, Harrisburg and Carbondale, president and owner Keith Hoogl...
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Southern Illinois state lawmakers react to events on Capitol HillJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - Southern Illinois legislators were quick to chime in over the past two days in the wake of what President-Elect Joe Biden called an "insurrection" in the nation's capito...
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Bipartisan Illinois politicians condemn rioters, TrumpJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - Hours after rioters seeking to block the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's November election victory first began storming the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Gov. ...
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Illinois DMVs are back open in Randolph CountyJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - The driver services facilities in Sparta and Pinckneyville reopened on Tuesday, along with the rest of the state's DMVs, and people visiting them are required to wear f...
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'Credible' bomb threat reported tonight at Du Quoin state police headquartersJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - The Illinois State Police District 13 is currently dealing with a "credible" bomb threat at its Route 51 headquarters in Du Quoin, according to the Facebook page Souther...
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Congressman Bost: What's happening in capital is un-AmericanJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) released a statement this afternoon saying he is safe amid the chaos in Washington D.C. ongoing Wednesday: "I wanted to let everyone back ho...
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Birth noticesJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - The following births were reported at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. December 12 Taylor Gunter of West Frankfort, a son, Isaiah December 13 Ashley and Ryan Anderson ...
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Chamber board welcomes twoJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has two new members. Nic Skovgaard, founder of AlterEgo Marketing, and Jason Chrzan, vice president of Keller's Cro...
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On the Trail: Taking a walk - again - in winterJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - Winter is perhaps my favorite time for a walk in the woods. What is lacking in wildlife is more than made up for by what you can see in the forest when there are no lea...
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SIU student wins tuition giveaway from Dr PepperJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - An SIU student was a big winner at the annual Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, held as part of college football conference championship weekend. Marianne Holmes, an SIU stude...