John A Logan College Renews C and E Wings
Faculty staff and local officials gathered at John A Logan College for a ribbon cutting of renovated C and E Wings. President Dr. Kirk Overstreet cited ongoing campus modernization and longer term renovations to boost student collaboration and learning in STEM spaces. Andrew Carr noted the upgrades will support collaboration and thriving student needs.
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Harris Leaves Williamson County Animal Control After 12 Years
Harris steps down as Williamson County animal control supervisor with a 12 year tenure. He began as an officer, promoted to supervisor in 2020 after the prior chief retired, and spent years on road calls before leading the office for the last five years. Commissioners began interviewing successors after his resignation.
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Du Quoin State Fair opens with ribbon cutting and parade
The Du Quoin State Fair launched its 11 day run with a ribbon cutting and parade attended by Jerry Costello and officials from state government. Costello cited improvements funded by Rebuild Illinois and Gov. JB Pritzker noted the fair’s agricultural roots and the industry’s role in Illinois economy.
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Pritzker attends rural health roundtable in Du Quoin
Gov. JB Pritzker visited Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin during the state fair to discuss Medicaid cuts and federal policies affecting rural health care. The event featured Illinois Public Health Director Samer Vohra and HFS chief of staff Dana Kelly, with regional leaders Dan Eaves John Antes Jennifer Rose and Christopher Greater Area represented.
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