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Good day Du Quoin! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a former Du Quoin grocery store will soon serve the community

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 52, low: 40.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 55 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Delta Regional Authority invests in 12 Southern Illinois projects (annanews.com) — Du Quoin is set to gain a new multi-use community facility as the Hands of Hope Foundation receives about $350,000 to convert a former grocery store here. The project is part of a broader $3.1 million Delta Regional Authority investment in 12 Southern Illinois communities, aimed at creating jobs, expanding services, and strengthening local infrastructure.
   

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    Tuesday December 16
  • DMS Girls Basketball vs. Chester Elementary School
    Duquoin CUSD 300 Du Quoin, IL 62832
    5:00 pm
  • EHS GBK @ Home (hosted at ZR)
    Elverado High School Elkville, IL 62932
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • EHS GBK @ Home
    Elverado High School Elkville, IL 62932
    5:00 pm
  • EHS BBK @ Home
    Elverado High School Elkville, IL 62932
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Du Quoin. Apply here.
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Manufacturing Site - Weekends in Du Quoin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Du Quoin here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • EECA launches Peak Power Rewards for savings (wsiltv.com)

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