News
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Du Quoin moving forward on Taco BellFeb 14, 2017 10:00 pm - Du Quoin residents soon will have their chance to "Live Mas" with the newest addition to the city's restaurant landscape. At Monday's city council meeting, commissioners...
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Amazing Race around Randolph County takes place SaturdayFeb 14, 2017 10:00 pm - A popular type of reality television will play out in Randolph County on Saturday, as the county’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class is having “Th...
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Fredbird to visit Rozier'sFeb 14, 2017 10:00 pm - With the major league baseball season rapidly approaching, St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird will be visiting Rozier's Country Market in Chester on Saturday from noon ...
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City Council condemns Midwest InnFeb 13, 2017 10:00 pm - As expected, the Du Quoin City Council took quick action Monday to condemn the Midwest Inn. Commissioners voted unanimously at their meeting Monday to condemn the dilapi...
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Who's running? A complete list of April 4 candidates from around Perry CountyFeb 13, 2017 10:00 pm - With the deadline for write-in candidates having passed, here is the complete list of candidates in Perry County for the April 4 consolidated local election. Note that a...
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District 204 referendum would bolster classrooms, officials sayFeb 13, 2017 10:00 pm - Educators in Community Consolidated District 204 will ask voters in April for more money for the district’s education fund — responsible for paying teachers ...
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Mascot to mascot: Go Indians!Feb 13, 2017 10:00 pm - Michael Coffel Davis of Texas came to Du Quoin Saturday to help celebrate his mother-in-law’s 100th birthday. But she wasn’t the only one who was in for a su...
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County board approves more fee increasesFeb 13, 2017 10:00 pm - In a continuing effort to get the county back on firm financial footing, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners has approved fee increases in the county clerk and co...
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Final 'steps' in place for municipal poolFeb 13, 2017 10:00 pm - One of the last pieces to finishing the Du Quoin municipal pool renovation has been approved by the state of Illinois. The steps that will be installed in the pool for d...
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CPD investigating multiple vehicle burglariesFeb 13, 2017 10:00 pm - In a Tuesday news release, the Chester Police Department announced officers responded to eight separate vehicle burglaries over the weekend. The reports were predominant...