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Lacey Miller, a Pre-K teacher, checks the temperature of her student, Camar M. Nov. 6 2020 at Parrish Elementary School in Carbondale Ill.

Learning through the lockdown-how one school district is handling the pandemic

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2021
Gov. JB Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update in Murphysboro, Ill. Oct. 19. 2020 “If you are getting tired and you’ve let your guard down now is the time to pick it back up again,” Pritzker said. “Things are getting worse, now is the time to wear a mask wherever you go, get your flu shot, forgo unnecessary trips or gatherings and take extra care to stay six feet away from each other especially in public.” Pritzker announced stricter COVID-19 mitigations for region 5 at this update including the temporary closure of indoor dining and a ban on gatherings of 25 or more people.

Region 5 to move back to tier 2 restrictions

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 9, 2020
Customers at Binny’s Beverage Depot practice social distancing while waiting to enter the store on March 20 in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The CDC recommends staying at least 6 feet away from other people in public places.

Gallery: Stock up for sheltering

By Danny Connolly, Guest Contributor
March 20, 2020
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Lockdown lifted after Carbondale student allegedly brings weapon on bus

By Staff Report, News Desk
April 12, 2019
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