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Du Quoin superintendent: Remote learning 'a real possibility' in the fallMay 26, 2020 1:00 am - The Du Quoin school superintendent said there is almost no doubt that remote learning will be a component of classroom education this coming fall. What's unknown, he sai...
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Du Quoin briefs: Summer food program starts June 1May 26, 2020 1:00 am - Summer meals begin June 1 at two sites The 2020 summer food program in Du Quoin will begin June 1 and run through July 31 at two locations, the Du Quoin Elementary Schoo...
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What's open and closed in ChesterMay 20, 2020 1:00 am - Hours, days and services are subject to change. If your business is open and not included, contact the Chester Chamber office at (618) 826-2721. Leave a message if no on...
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JALC to extend tuition due date for summer classes; also will waive activity feeMay 20, 2020 1:00 am - John A. Logan College officials will extend the due date for Summer 2020 tuition by one month, from June 1 to July 1. In addition to the due date extension, the college...
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GOP pushes for revisions to 'Restore Illinois'; Pritzker says he's unlikely to consider changesMay 20, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly say that when lawmakers return to the Capitol on Wednesday, they intend to push for changes to "Restore Illino...
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SIU offering virtual, alternative camps online for summer 2020May 19, 2020 1:00 am - CARBONDALE - Imagine how much fun your children could have creating a magical fairy city, making funny face stamps, exploring other crafts and activities or learning sig...
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Police BlotterMay 19, 2020 1:00 am - The following information was obtained from the Marion Police Department. Note that arrests and charges are allegations only, not findings of guilt. • Thomas Duffey, 57...
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GOP seeks to remove graduated tax measure from ballotMay 19, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Republican leadership is pushing for a vote in the upcoming legislative session to remove a graduated income tax amendment question from the November...
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Drive-through car show at Du Quoin fairgrounds gets nixedMay 13, 2020 1:00 am - A brainstorm to raise a little money for Southern Illinois Special Olympics during the COVID-19 pandemic has been quashed, after the organizers consulted with the Perry ...
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Governor's staff to work from home after senior staffer tests positive for COVID-19May 13, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - All senior staff in Gov. JB Pritzker's office are working from home after a senior staff member tested positive for COVID-19, the governor's office announc...