Murphysboro Barbecue Cookoff Teams Prep For 24th Year
Serveno swine before its time. Murphysboro hosts the 24th annual Barbecue Cookoff with judging at 10 a.m. and winners at 6 p.m. Paul Lucas of the Smiling Butts Team, in their third year, recalls tornado tents and early prep as 74 teams fire up meat and switch to blind Memphis Kansas City judging.
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Chester Mental Health Center study assesses $45M annual impact
A University of Illinois institute study estimates Chester center supports 581 local jobs and about $45 million yearly in direct indirect and induced income while Gov Pat Quinn plans to close the facility. Losses include $635000 in sales and income tax for Randolph County and local governments.
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Perry County Health Dept to End Du Quoin Services
PINCKNEYVILLE The Perry County Health Department says it cannot provide services at its Du Quoin office due to state financial problems. The move reflects financial strain on local public health operations and may affect residents seeking care and resources in the area.
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Perry County Flu Clinic Set At Du Quoin Center
The Perry County Health Department will hold a flu clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Monday at the Perry County Counseling Center 1016 S Madison St Du Quoin. Details at www.perryhealth.net. The department cites funding staffing and other constraints for relocating from Du Quoin where it has operated since the 1980s and last used the Bell Aire apartment building.
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State of the University address scheduled for Thursday
SIU Carbondale Chancellor Rita Cheng announced her annual State of the University address will focus on the university’s future. The talk is set for 1 30 p m Thursday in the Student Center ballrooms as her second address since becoming chancellor.
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