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1,071 Perry County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

As of Feb. 14, 1,071 Perry County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

1,328 Monroe County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

As of Feb. 14, 1,328 Monroe County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

674 Perry County residents in their 60s test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

As of Feb. 14, 674 Perry County residents in their 60s have tested positive for COVID-19.

375 Monroe County residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

As of Feb. 14, 375 Monroe County residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

442 Randolph County residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

As of Feb. 14, 442 Randolph County residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

2,266 Monroe County residents under 20-years-old test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

As of Feb. 14, 2,266 Monroe County residents under 20-years-old have tested positive for COVID-19.

1,239 Perry County residents under 20-years-old test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

As of Feb. 14, 1,239 Perry County residents under 20-years-old have tested positive for COVID-19.

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees Personnel Committee met Jan. 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees Personnel Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 25.

City of Du Quoin City Council met Jan. 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

City of Du Quoin City Council met Monday, Jan. 24.

City of Columbia City Council met February 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 14, 2022

City of Columbia City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, February 7.

Trim trees, shrubs in the dormant season for stronger, healthier plants

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2022

Throughout the growing season, gardeners and arborists talk about the benefits of pruning woody ornamentals while they are dormant, and that time is almost here.

Getting Started with eBooks (Adults) on February 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2022

Getting Started with eBooks (Adults) on February 16 at 10:00 AM

Monroe County Job Fair on February 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2022

Monroe County Job Fair on February 16 at 2:00 pm

Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Annual Social on March 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2022

Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Annual Social on March 10 at 6:00 PM

Gift a Flowering Houseplant this Valentine's Day

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2022

Time is ticking to find that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved ones. Instead of the go-to fresh floral arrangement, give a gift that someone can enjoy for many months. Flowering houseplants are great alternatives to traditional bouquets of cut flowers.