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MCHS SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS LEARNING VALUABLE LIFE AND JOB SKILLS THROUGH SNACK CART BUSINESS

Students in the special education program at Mount Carmel High School are gaining valuable real-world experience through a student-operated snack cart business, while also preparing for a special ...
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Study finds Illinois’ Displaced Energy Workers Bill of Rights falls short

Non-union workers at a southern Illinois coal mine didn’t receive the same benefits as unionized workers, the study found.     Article Summary   A new University of Illinois report examining the state ...
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Bill aims to study how self-driving vehicles can be integrated into Illinois transit

The pilot program would help determine the future of autonomous vehicles in Illinois. By BERNARDA MALEVSKA Capitol News Illinois bmalevska@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary  State Rep. Kam Buckn ...
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Stratton, Tracy clash over Trump, affordability in lone U.S. Senate forum

Democrat vows to check president as Republican defends his policies, casts opponent as socialist By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois  bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com    Article Summary    Lt. Gov. J ...
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Proposed closing of 4 low-level prison facilities draws sharp rebuke in Du Quoin

Questions surround plan to close Du Quoin Impact Program, three other facilities   Article Summary   Numerous community members spoke out against planned IDOC closures in southern and central Illinois ...
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Drinks and interruptions: Pritzker, Bailey meet in only governor debate of election cycle

Federal issues key focus as candidates lob attacks  By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey met for the only ...
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WABASH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS SUCCESSFUL FLU CLINIC, UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Wabash County Health Department administered 329 flu shots during its recent drive-thru flu clinic. Health Department Administrator Judy Wissel shared that information with the Wabash County Board ...
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MT. CARMEL POLICE RESPOND TO 734 INCIDENTS DURING SEPTEMBER

The Mount Carmel Police Department handled 734 incidents during the month of September, according to the department's monthly activity report. Officers reported 17 traffic accidents and issued 108 ...
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Illinois regulators move to bring video gambling under self-exclusion program

The state’s extensive network of video gambling terminals is one of the largest gaps in the program  By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com   Article Summary   Th ...
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Wabash County Commissioners Table Three-Year Funding Request from Area Economic Alliance

Wabash County Commissioners have tabled a request from the Area Economic Alliance seeking a three-year commitment of financial support from the county. Board Chairman Tim Hocking brought the request ...
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Bailey trying to stay on message as attacks from Pritzker mount

Former Republican lawmaker says he'd draw a line between personal beliefs and governing By BEN SZALINSKI & BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Republican ...
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DISTRICT #348 BOARD FORMALLY APPROVES NEW VALEDICTORIAN POLICY AT MCHS

The Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education has approved a change in how Mount Carmel High School selects its valedictorian and salutatorian. The revised policy was approved duri ...