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In crisis because of COVID-19? WEEOC can helpMay 13, 2020 1:00 am - The Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council, a community action agency headquartered in Steeleville, has received funding to assist residents living in Randolph Co...
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District 300 finding ways to honor grads nowMay 13, 2020 1:00 am - The 2019-20 school year is ending remotely, but Du Quoin Unit District 300 hasn't given up trying to deliver some special memories for its seniors and 8th graders. "We'r...
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Elks Lodges to hold free children's orthopedic clinicMay 12, 2020 1:00 am - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - The South District Elks Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment...
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Perry County had 36 COVID-19 cases at last reportMay 07, 2020 1:00 am - Four more cases of COVID-19 were announced in Perry County on Wednesday, bringing the total number of positive cases here to 36. The Perry County Health Department did n...
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Health care advocacy orgs support stay-at-home order The restrictions have prevented catastrophes in Illinois hospitals, they say in court filingsMay 07, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The novel coronavirus pandemic's historic impact on Illinois warrants Gov. JB Pritzker's stay-at-home order, four state health care advocacy organizations ...
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Testimony: Resurgence from lifting stay-at-home order will be 'devastating'May 07, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The novel coronavirus pandemic's historic impact on Illinois warrants Gov. JB Pritzker's stay-at-home order, four state health care advocacy organizations ...
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House Republicans slam Pritzker's reopening planMay 07, 2020 1:00 am - Republican members of the Illinois House of Representatives criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker's multiphase plan to reopen Illinois by region, saying it does not act quickly ...
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Mayor: We'll discuss recreational marijuana in 'near future'May 07, 2020 1:00 am - The Chester City Council once again conducted Monday's council meeting via Zoom, in keeping with the COVID-19 protocol for group meetings. All members were represented e...
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What's open and closed in ChesterMay 06, 2020 1:00 am - Below are businesses that have contacted the chamber office regarding their hours, days and services now, that Illinois has moved into Phase 3 of its reopening plan. Hai...
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Southern Illinois Healthcare gives COVID-19 updateMay 05, 2020 1:00 am - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - Our team of infectious disease and emergency preparedness personnel continue to collaborate with local, state and federal officials regarding COVID-1...