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Pinckneyville hospital to benefit from Delta grantAug 06, 2019 11:00 pm - PINCKNEYVILLE - Pinckneyville Community Hospital was recently selected to participate in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program. Through the prog...
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52-year-old Du Quoin man charged in home invasionAug 06, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - A 52-year-old Du Quoin man - Kevin Austin - was arrested Tuesday on charges of home invasion and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. The Du Quoin Poli...
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Jackson Co. Health Dept. offers back to school vaccinesAug 06, 2019 11:00 pm - MURPHYSBORO - August is National Immunization Awareness Month and Jackson County Health Department reminds parents that vaccinations are an important part of getting chi...
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Future of Sparta and Pyramid laid out in strategic plansAug 06, 2019 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A strategic task force has laid out its vision for the future of the World Shooting and Recreation Center (WSRC) and Pyramid State Recreation Area, accordi...
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Des Plaines' top cop to lead fire department during search for new chiefAug 06, 2019 1:00 am - Des Plaines Police Chief William Kushner will take the position of director of public safety when Fire Chief Alan Wax retires on Oct. 18. Kushner will oversee operations...
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West Nile virus identified in region Positive batches collected in Gallatin and White countiesAug 05, 2019 11:00 pm - CARMI - Egyptian Health Department has now collected West Nile virus positive mosquito batches in both Gallatin and White Counties for the Summer of 2019. Surveillance f...
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Pritzker calls for federal action on gun violenceAug 05, 2019 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday called on congressional leaders, particularly Republicans, to push for strong federal gun control laws, including u...
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Golf outing raises $10K for educationAug 05, 2019 11:00 pm - PERRY COUNTY - The Du Quoin School District #300 Educational Foundation held its 13th Annual James Booker Memorial Golf Scramble fundraiser at the Red Hawk Country Club ...
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Still no cause found for house fire on Rod & Gun Club RoadAug 05, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - Du Quoin Fire Chief David Durkota said Monday that an investigation continues into the house fire at 7312 Rod & Gun Club Road that completely destroyed the ho...
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Du Quoin to host Back to School Party on FridayAug 05, 2019 11:00 pm - DU QUOIN - Du Quoin city officials, with some help from the business community, will host the annual Back to School Party this Friday evening at Keyes Park. The festivit...