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Real estate tax bills to go into the mail June 20Jun 04, 2014 9:00 am - "Everyone has worked very hard this year and we are ready for 2013 payable 2014 real estate taxes to be mailed," said Perry County Treasurer Bill Taylor Tuesday. "Overal...
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Demolition of Higgins Jewelry building underwayJun 04, 2014 9:00 am - After an hour of lifting steel mats into place to protect new sidewalks in front of the Higgins Jewelry building and covering windows of the Du Quoin Insurance Agency bu...
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New 3.5% Du Quoin water rate increase goes on the books MondayJun 04, 2014 9:00 am - The City of Du Quoin Monday began applying a 3.5 percent rate increase to water bills. The new rates take the minimum in-town water bill from $18.62 to $19.27. Anyone li...
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Extended Weather OutlookJun 04, 2014 9:00 am - Wednesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind...
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Du Quoin trying to demolish Higgins building, but do it 'fast and correctly'Jun 03, 2014 9:00 am - "The mayor has both knees in my back to get this building torn down," said city administrator Brad Myers Monday after more meetings with engineers and a demolition contr...
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Even more bang for your buck at Shrine Circus Saturday & Sunday at the Du Quoin fairgroundsJun 03, 2014 9:00 am - Yes, it is that time of the year when you see the taming of the tigers and hear the roar of the crowds with laughter. The 48th annual Ainad Shriners Circus returns to Be...
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Extended Weather OutlookJun 03, 2014 9:00 am - Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Tuesday Night A 20 percent chance of sh...
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Pinckneyville Hospital sees $1 million income in 2013-14 fiscal yearJun 03, 2014 9:00 am - Pinckneyville Community Hospital had an operating income of $84,191 and a net income of $119,106 for April 2014. April was the end of the 2013-14 fiscal year. PCH showed...
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2014 Du Quoin State Fair line-upJun 02, 2014 9:00 am - Two of the greatest performers in American music history will appear this summer at the Du Quoin State Fair. Fair Manager Shannon Woodworth announced today the 2014 even...
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Daniel E. WoodsideJun 02, 2014 9:00 am - Daniel E. Woodside, age 63, of Pinckneyville, Ill., passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Pinckneyville Community Hospital. Daniel was born on Oct. 28, 1950 in Du Quo...