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SIH COVID-19 Relief Fund: 18 agencies get $1,000 grantsJun 21, 2020 1:00 am - The Du Quoin Food Pantry and the Perry County Health Department are among 18 community support agencies to benefit from the first round of Southern Illinois Healthcare's...
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State says no to Sparta hosting 2020 Grand American World Trapshooting championshipsJun 21, 2020 1:00 am - The 121st Grand American World Trapshooting Championships will be held in Missouri this year instead of at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta. Advocat...
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Perry County clerk preparing to send 7,000 absentee ballot applicationsJun 21, 2020 1:00 am - The Perry County Clerk's office will mail about 7,000 applications for mail-in ballots to Perry County voters prior to the November election. Clerk Beth Lipe said now th...
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In My Own Words: Respect Is Not Color Blind Part IIJun 18, 2020 11:00 pm - Editors Note: This is the second in a two-part series from former Carrier Mills-Stonefort standout Erik Griffin, about the challenges he and other African Americans face...
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Randolph County has 12 active COVID-19 casesJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - The Randolph County Health Department reported Monday there are currently 12 active cases of COVID-19 in the county. The county has had 292 confirmed cases, 273 of which...
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Perspectives on Progress: West says listen to the 'unheard'Jun 16, 2020 1:00 am - Rockford lawmaker, minister reflects on how to move forward BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - In the wake of the prot...
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Statement from Rosalind Joseph, director of track & field and cross country, at SIUJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - As a program, Saluki Track and Field & Cross Country stands with our black and brown communities. We will not tolerate, condone, ignore or appease hate. We will stand in...
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Marion KCs will light up the sky for July 4Jun 15, 2020 11:00 pm - MARION - While many local communities and organizations have canceled fireworks shows, the Marion Knights of Columbus will be continuing their 30-year tradition, even if...
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Egyptian Seniors Golf Association to host golf roundsJun 15, 2020 11:00 pm - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - The Egyptian Seniors Golf Association will play on two upcoming dates with COVID-19 restrictions in place. On June 17, they will host a golf round at...
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Should the NCAA push back the college football calendar?Jun 14, 2020 11:00 pm - That's a hard one. I think it should definitely be an option. I don't think it would be fair if some teams are back in session and can play while others can't. It's such...