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Du Quoin eyes cutting budget, freezing wages, raising taxes to survive pandemicNov 11, 2020 12:00 am - A wage freeze for nonunion employees, budget cuts of 5-10% in all city departments and the likelihood of a property tax increase - all of these measures are on the table...
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Letters to Santa: SILMG will help Santa connect with area childrenNov 09, 2020 10:00 pm - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - Nothing has been "normal" about life since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, closing down businesses, schools, and organizations. With many things, includin...
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Your vote counts, except when it doesn'tNov 06, 2020 12:00 am - Voting is a right and a privilege, according to the U.S. Constitution, and it is a fundamental part of a democracy. I am a big believer in the responsibility of voting, ...
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Christmas tree permits available online from Shawnee National ForestNov 06, 2020 12:00 am - HARRISBURG - Enjoying the fresh air while hiking the forest in search of the perfect Christmas tree can be a wonderful way to begin the holiday season. Shawnee National ...
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Du Quoin police blotterNov 05, 2020 1:00 am - The following information was obtained from the Du Quoin Police Department, covering the dates of Oct. 16-21. Note that arrests and charges are allegations only, not fin...
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Harking BackNov 05, 2020 1:00 am - 25 years ago The Du Quoin council Tuesday promoted longtime Du Quoin fireman, Brett Crain, to the position of assistant fire chief, filling the rank following the retire...
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Toar, newest member of Popeye Trail, arrives at St. Nicholas LandmarkNov 04, 2020 12:00 am - The newest member of the Popeye and Friends Character Trail has arrived in Chester. The TOAR statue got here Wednesday, Oct. 28, and was delivered to its resting place ...
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150 active cases of COVID-19 in countyNov 04, 2020 12:00 am - According to the Randolph County Health Department, as of Monday there are currently 150 active cases of COVID-19 in the county, with 10 new cases reported Monday, 8 new...
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Chester council seeks grant for hiking pathNov 04, 2020 12:00 am - The Chester City Council hopes the fourth time is the charm when it comes to securing an ITEP Grant to build a hiking/bike path to the Cohen Recreation Complex. On Mond...
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Memorial Hospital's Go Red event wins awardNov 04, 2020 12:00 am - Memorial Hospital in Chester recently was recognized with the Award of Merit Special Event for its "Wine & Girl Power - Go Red for Women" event at the Illinois Society f...