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66 new COVID-19 cases in Peery County confirmed over weekendDec 15, 2020 12:00 am - The Perry County Health Department reported out on Monday that 66 new cases of COVID-19 had been laboratory confirmed in the previous 72 hours. The health department als...
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Marion community gathers to honor the short life of Jade Marie BeasleyDec 15, 2020 12:00 am - MARION - Family and friends gathered at a chilly outdoor candlelight vigil Saturday night to remember an 11-year-old girl killed in a stabbing attack. Jade Marie Beasley...
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Illinois electors meet for final step in presidential raceDec 15, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois' presidential electors officially cast their 20 ballots Monday for the Democratic ticket of Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris, marking the all-but...
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Public hearing on tax hike draws zero interestDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - The city of Du Quoin public hearing on Dec. 4 to discuss the proposed 15% property tax increase, drew no one to city hall. The lights were on, the sky was clear and Assi...
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In praise of the trekking poleDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - I'm not a gear guy, at all. I'm big on borrowing, thrifting and making do. Suffice to say, the big outdoor gear brands don't get much of my money. You just don't need mu...
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Documentary shows SIU making critical COVID-19 testing componentDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - A documentary that chronicles SIU Carbondale's efforts to manufacture a critical component of COVID-19 tests earlier this year will air on public television this month. ...
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Williamson County woman charged in stabbing death of 11-year-old girlDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - WILLIAMSON COUNTY - The Williamson County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Williamson County woman on charges of murder in connection with the stabbing death of an 11-yea...
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First COVID-19 vaccines may be available soon, local doctors sayDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - The first vaccines against COVID-19 may be available in southern Illinois soon, Southern Illinois Healthcare doctors said in a weekly update Wednesday morning. In a virt...
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Birth noticesDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - The following births were reported at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. November 17 • Kaci Wright and A.J. Mason of Herrin, a son, King; grandparents Rick and Tracy Wrigh...
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Life-size nativityDec 08, 2020 12:00 am -