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Perry County COVID-19 count is 32 as of SundayMay 01, 2020 1:00 am - Eight more cases of COVID-19 were announced in Perry County on Saturday and Sunday, bringing the total number of positive cases here to 32. The Perry County Health Depar...
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The COVID effect: City of Du Quoin anticipates big revenue dropMay 01, 2020 1:00 am - The city of Du Quoin has started planning for a grim financial future in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it expects precipitous drops in sales tax revenue to begin...
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Polish medical team will work with National GuardMay 01, 2020 1:00 am - CHICAGO - A team of medical experts from Poland is assisting the Illinois National Guard with the state's COVID-19 response, an extension of Illinois' long-standing cult...
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The COVID-19 crisis Gilster shutting down second plant as first one reopens cautiouslyMay 01, 2020 1:00 am - The Gilster Mary-Lee Corp. baking mix plant in Steeleville will shut down for two full weeks on Saturday, as Gilster and the Randolph County Health Department try to ste...
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May 6 & 7 blood drives relocated to Du Quoin Elks ClubMay 01, 2020 1:00 am - The American Red Cross blood drives originally scheduled for May 6 at Du Quoin Elementary School and May 7 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin, have been relocated...
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Was that what I had? COVID-19 antibody test now available at SIU Family MedicineApr 30, 2020 11:00 pm - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - The day after Christmas, as I scrambled to fit two days of work into one in preparation for a trip to Belleville and a belated holiday celebration wi...
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THANKS TO THE HEROES: Operation BBQ'd Hope feeds over 700 front-line workers in MarionApr 30, 2020 11:00 pm - MARION - The 700 or so front line essential workers that enjoyed a free barbecue meal at Heartland Regional Medical Center on Wednesday can thank a Memphis nurse for the...
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Second COVID-19 death in Randolph County reported FridayApr 29, 2020 1:00 am - Randolph County's second death from the coronavirus was reported Friday, along with five new cases, according to a news release distributed by Larry Willis, public infor...
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Chester teacher has 'copies' of her students in the backyardApr 28, 2020 1:00 am -
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20 COVID cases in Perry County; Randolph jumps to 154Apr 28, 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 20. The Perry County Health Department said ...