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CHS Class of 2020 boasts nine Illinois State ScholarsJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - "We are very proud of our students here at CHS. We are especially proud of this exceptional group of young men and women who have gone above and beyond to represent our ...
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Murphysboro mayor drops out of GOP statehouse raceJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens has dropped out of the Republican primary for the 115th state House seat after his petitions were challenged by a rival. Stephens, who wa...
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Tracy Fenton will be feted Saturday as Du Quoin Citizen of the YearJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - Tracy Fenton has had a lot of identities in his 48 years - business owner, paramedic, truck driver, dad, husband, big time community supporter and barbecue genius. On Ja...
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Andrew Croessman resigns as Du Quoin clerk and finance directorJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - The city of Du Quoin is going to need a new city clerk/finance director. Andrew Croessman, credited by Mayor Guy Alongi and the city council with leading Du Quoin's retu...
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Indianettes' strong season will culminate at IDTA championshipsJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Indianettes dance team at Du Quoin High School finds itself in unfamiliar territory - at a time of the competitive season they are usually fighting to qualify for st...
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Du Quoin police blotterJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - The following information was obtained from the Du Quoin Police Department for the dates Jan. 3-9. Note that arrests and charges are allegations only, not findings of gu...
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Eldorado man charged in Dec. 31 Walmart fireJan 16, 2020 10:00 pm - SALINE COUNTY - Saline County State's Attorney Molly Wilson Kasiar filed a five-count information Tuesday against an Eldorado man related to a New Year's Eve fire at the...
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Report: State economy grew slowly in 3Q 2019 Professional services, manufacturing make gains; financial and utility sectors sufferJan 14, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois economy grew at a slower pace than most neighboring states and the nation as a whole during the third quarter of 2019, according to new figure...
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Finding Forever: Sam may seem a little shy at first, but he's really a lovebugJan 09, 2020 10:00 pm - Sam is currently our longest resident. He was relinquished by his owners and is around 10 years old. He currently had all of his teeth cleaned and is now ready to find ...
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ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY GOP on property tax report: Democrats 'refuse to be serious'Jan 08, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois House Republicans on Wednesday blasted a draft final report from the special Property Tax Relief Task Force that lawmakers formed last year. They ...