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Gilster-Mary Lee worker tests positive for COVID-19; 3rd Jackson County resident, tooMar 27, 2020 1:00 am - An employee at the Gilster Mary-Lee Corp. in Chester has tested positive for COVID-19, the Randolph County Health Department has confirmed. And just after noon on Saturd...
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Du Quoin WEEOC food pantry drops to one day a week, but plenty of foodMar 27, 2020 1:00 am - The Du Quoin WEEOC office on Washington Street had to cancel its March 20 event at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds because of the coronavirus outbreak, but the one thing ...
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Du Quoin prepares for the worst: 'This is the time for calm'Mar 27, 2020 1:00 am - The city of Du Quoin is preparing for an outbreak of coronavirus that it hopes never comes. Plans are being made citywide and in each department to keep the city operati...
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How COVID-19 precautions are affecting Du QuoinMar 27, 2020 1:00 am - As of 5 p.m. March 21, all nonessential establishments, including most retail, recreation and entertainment businesses were ordered closed. This order does not restrict...
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SIU reports first case; student isolated on campusMar 26, 2020 11:00 pm - An SIU student has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is now in isolation on campus. University officials report they received information Thursday from the J...
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State officials warn of possible recession Amid COVID-19 outbreak, revenues could fall 20%Mar 25, 2020 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A commission that advises the General Assembly on revenue and economic issues is warning that a slowdown of business activity caused by the COVID-19 outbre...
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Officials: 673 new cases of COVID-19 in IllinoisMar 25, 2020 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - On Thursday afternoon the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 673 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including seven death...
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Pritzker: Help is coming for businesses hurt by pandemic Governor announces financial help for bars, restaurants, hotels, small businesses State income tax filing deadline pushed back to July 15 to match federal due dateMar 25, 2020 11:00 pm - ILLINOIS - Gov. JB Pritzker announced a number of financial initiatives Wednesday to assist owners of bars, restaurants, hotels and other small businesses during the eco...
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MARION UNITED: Crown Brew owners lead a community effort to rally support for local businessesMar 25, 2020 11:00 pm - MARION - Crown Brew Coffee owners Joshua Benitone and Jared Gravatt have not even opened the doors of their new Marion location, but they're already making an impact on ...
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Franklin County woman, Jackson County teen are 3rd and 4th official SI casesMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - A Jackson County teen and a Franklin County woman in her 50s are the third and fourth southern Illinois residents officially diagnosed with the coronavirus, local health...