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Pritzker, Lightfoot announce new fund to support artists during COVID-19 shutdownApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday the formation of a new relief fund to support artists and performers who have been te...
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Chester Area Christian Food Pantry open for business, outdoorsApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry is handing out food as usual these days, just not indoors. At the Koeneman Acres Food Pantry location, clients can no longer go in...
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Officials: 715 new cases, 16 deathsApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - The Illinois Department of Public Health reported an additional 715 cases and 16 deaths of COVID-19 on Thursday afternoon. Currently, IDPH is reporti...
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Randolph County reports 6 COVID-19 casesApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Randolph County has six confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus as of Tuesday afternoon, and at least some of them are because people ignored the cautions about not get...
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Du Quoin Garden Club annual Plant Sale canceled for 2020Apr 02, 2020 1:00 am - After much consideration, the Du Quoin Garden Club announces that the 54th annual Plant Sale for 2020 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the "stay-at-hom...
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Pet of the Week: Nova Scotia is a sweetieApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Nova Scotia is such a good poser! She is also very sweet! She is 10 months old and working on finding a forever home. Nova is currently in a foster home, so if you're in...
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After getting many requests, Fabric Mask Response Team is churning out masks for local medical professionalsApr 01, 2020 11:00 pm - MARION - On Mar. 26, Mabel Hayes of Marion put out a call via Facebook, inviting people to join her team. Eight days later, the Fabric Mask Response Team has more than 5...
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State sets new fund to support artists during shutdownApr 01, 2020 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday the formation of a new relief fund to support artists and performers who have been te...
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How to navigate Perry County government with COVID-19 restrictionsApr 01, 2020 1:00 am - Perry County Government has taken steps to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 situation. Government building The Perry County Government Building, 3764 State Route 13/...
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This week, school just got mandatory againApr 01, 2020 1:00 am - Du Quoin students who have not been taking advantage of the remote learning opportunities offered by Du Quoin Unit District 300 during the COVID-19 hiatus, are about to ...