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The Bank of Carbondale will merge with First Southern BankJan 23, 2022 12:00 am - Carbondale's namesake bank for half a century is becoming part of a regional chain of banks headquartered in nearby Marion. Officials with The Bank of Carbondale and Fir...
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What extraordinary moments do you see daily?Jan 21, 2022 12:00 am - It's an exciting week. I get to lead a special couple through a renewal of their vows. After having over 50 years of a difficult marriage, they are getting a fresh start...
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Republicans announce effort to repeal SAFE-T Act; Democrats call it 'all for show'Jan 21, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republicans are calling for their Democratic counterparts in the Illinois House to join them in efforts to repeal criminal justice reforms, known as the Sa...
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Du Quoin Middle School honor rollJan 21, 2022 12:00 am - For the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year. 5th grade Superior Makenna Cole KensleyCrews Ethan Elder Haylin Fred Leeah Geiger William Jones Noah Koehn Quade McPhe...
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Du Quoin boys basketball Indians beat Carterville on 'Hail Mary' and a trey in OT Will finish up Arrowhead Classic Friday and SaturdayJan 21, 2022 12:00 am - Last Friday it took a "Hail Mary" to Maurice Washington to send the game into overtime and then Gage Green's 3-pointer to beat Carterville, 56-55, and snap the Du Quoin ...
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MHS wrestlers win big at Herrin, 78-6Jan 21, 2022 12:00 am - HERRIN - The Marion Wildcat wrestlers traveled to Herrin on Wednesday evening to battle county rival Herrin in a dual meet. The Wildcats were without their top two wres...
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What kind of baggage are you carrying?Jan 21, 2022 12:00 am - Are you a light packer or a heavy packer? I'm talking about packing for a trip. Some people can use a small duffle bag. They throw in the necessities, the bare minimum,...
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Why more fatal crashes in less traffic? Anecdotal evidence points to increase in reckless driving in pandemicJan 21, 2022 12:00 am - It was troubling when deadly vehicle crashes rose by 16% in 2020 compared to 2019 even though COVID-19 decimated the number of cars on the roads. Now it's a trend, accor...
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'Historic moment' for Illinois rural medicineJan 21, 2022 12:00 am - ILLINOIS - A program to train rural student physicians will continue, thanks to a $500,000 donation. The Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP), spon...
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Republicans announce effort to repeal SAFE-T Act; Democrats call it 'all for show'Jan 21, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republicans are calling for their Democratic counterparts in the Illinois House to join them in efforts to repeal criminal justice reforms, known as the Sa...