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Vaping could soon be added to Illinois smoking banMay 30, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate is considering a bill that would expand the state's general ban on smoking in public places to include e-cigarettes and other alternati...
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uBreakiFix hosts grand opening in MarionMay 30, 2019 1:00 am - MARION - Tech repair stores formerly known as Saluki Screen Repair have rebranded two locations as uBreakiFix Carbondale and uBreakiFix Marion, at 859 E. Grand Ave. and ...
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Gold Plate members deliver cookies to first respondersMay 29, 2019 11:00 pm - Members of the Gold Plate program in Du Quoin delivered homemade cookies to local first responders earlier in May, which is Older Americans Month. In these photos, cooki...
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Local students compete at History Day eventsMay 29, 2019 11:00 pm - Dozens of Illinois students, including several from Carbondale, advanced to the national competition or won special awards after presenting research papers, exhibits, do...
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Coal ash removal bill heads to governor Sponsor says follow-up legislation will address oppositionMay 29, 2019 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A bill aiming to ensure safe closure of toxic coal ash pits and financial protections for taxpayers should the pits cause environmental disaster is on its ...
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Abortion bill's fate uncertain; no vote Monday in state HouseMay 28, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - It is unclear whether Democrats have enough support in the Illinois House to pass an abortion repeal-and-replace measure. The bill was not called for an ex...
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Loverboy rocks HerrinFestaMay 28, 2019 1:00 am -
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American Legion hosts Memorial Day service in PinckneyvilleMay 27, 2019 11:00 pm - PINCKNEYVILLE - Daffron-Presswood American Legion Post 2504 hosted the annual Memorial Day service in the Pinckneyville city cemetery on Monday, May 27. The service inc...
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Tighter controls on toxic chemical emissions clear Illinois HouseMay 27, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Industrial sterilization companies in Illinois which use the toxic chemical ethylene oxide may soon have to comply with stricter safety requirements. The ...
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SIH, Heartland Women's Healthcare to host open house: May 31 tours to showcase SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Birthing CenterMay 26, 2019 11:00 pm - CARBONDALE - SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale will host a Friday, May 31 open house for expectant mothers and families impacted by the closure of Heartland Regional M...