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Domestic violence calls spike in county; traffic crashes way down since COVID-19Apr 16, 2020 1:00 am - Overall crime is down, but domestic violence calls have more than doubled in Perry County since the coronavirus struck and Illinois came under a stay-at-home order, Sher...
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When time comes, Du Quoin library will reopen in phasesApr 16, 2020 1:00 am - When the stay-at-home order for Illinoisans is finally lifted, the Du Quoin Public Library will not just throw the doors back open. Instead, the library will take a phas...
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Don Welge, President/CEO of Gilster Mary-Lee Corp., dies from COVID-19Apr 15, 2020 11:00 pm - Don Welge, one of southern Illinois's most successful businessmen and one of the region's most passionate advocates, has died as a result of the novel coronavirus. Welge...
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Chester Grade School Students win Character T-shirtsApr 15, 2020 1:00 am -
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Marion Police BlotterApr 15, 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. • Heather Longton, 3...
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Staying home putting a damper on crime, accidents in Randolph CountyApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - If it feels like crime and accidents are down in Randolph County during the COVID-19 pandemic, your instincts are on target. "Sure it has affected calls for service," sa...
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Life is an adjustment under COVID-19 restrictionsApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - Our world is in the grip of a deadly phenomena sweeping across countries without consideration of who it is attacking. Unlike war, people of all nationalities are turnin...
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Bost, local physician host teleconference on COVID-19Apr 15, 2020 1:00 am - Last week, congressman Mike Bost hosted a telephone town hall for residents of the 12th congressional district, putting them directly in touch with a local doctor who an...
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Chester Senior Center serving lunches on Mondays, WednesdaysApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - The Chester Senior Center is continuing to serve lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays during the coronavirus pandemic. According to Donna Wolters, seniors should call the c...
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CHS music students volunteer at church breakfastApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - Seven Chester High School music students volunteered at the annual Methodist Men's Pancake Breakfast on March 14. The event was held in the First United Methodist Church...