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Other communities can emulate the success of Marion UnitedApr 06, 2020 11:00 pm - It's no secret that the COVID-19 crisis is wreaking havoc on the small town economies that are the heart of southern Illinois communities. Some businesses, deemed noness...
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Smithpeters gets verbal commitment from Warren Central standoutApr 05, 2020 11:00 pm - With the loss of eight players to graduation, John A. Logan College men's basketball coach Kyle Smithpeters has been busy restocking the cupboards. The most recent addit...
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Southern Illinois LOCAL Media Group wins four IPA awardsApr 05, 2020 11:00 pm - The Southern Illinois LOCAL Media Group and its member papers have won four awards in the Illinois Press Assocation's annual contest. Leading off is a first place award...
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ISBE launches podcast to connect schools during remote learningApr 03, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Board of Education launched a new podcast Wednesday that celebrates extraordinary educators and connects schools with great ideas while ...
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Helping each other: Lavish Bath Box owner is just one of the inspirations for 'Marion United' event aimed at helping local businessesApr 02, 2020 11:00 pm - MARION - When "Marion United" organizers Jared Gravatt and Joshua Benitone were sparked into action to help their local business community, part of their inspiration cam...
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HerrinFesta Italiana 2020 succumbs to the COVID-19 crisisApr 02, 2020 11:00 pm - HERRIN - For the first time in 30 years, the streets of downtown Herrin will likely be quiet over Memorial Day weekend. There will be no concerts, no bocce ball, no page...
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Letter to the editor: Bryant says lockdown of state prisons must continueApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - To the editor: As 115th District state representative, I have been frustrated with recent policy decisions made by the Illinois Department of Corrections and the Pritzke...
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CHS Basketball Awards Night: Reith, Martin and Landeros earn top awardsApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Two seniors and a sophomore won the top awards last month at the Chester High School Boys Basketball awards night. Players, coaches, families and local media gathered a...
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Steeleville Nutrition Center needs volunteer meal driversApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The Steeleville Area Nutrition Center is continuing to serve lunches to seniors during the coronavirus pandemic, but they could use some help. Now that the center is clo...
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Volunteers help package and distribute free meals to studentsApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Free breakfasts and lunches - provided by the Chester schools to children up to age 18 since the coronavirus pandemic closed all Illinois schools on March 17 - will be o...