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Du Quoin, Illinois is located in Perry County. Zip codes in Du Quoin, IL include 62832. More Du Quoin information.

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Sunday Nov 1 | KFVS

Second suspect arrested in Dongola, IL murder case

A second man is now in police custody on first degree murder charges in connection with the death of Gerald Dziczkowski.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

KFVS12

Wanted - 26-year-old Michael Ellis of Elkville

Two men have been charged in the October 23 murder of Gerald Dziczkowski of Dongola.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

KFVS12

Two arrested after meth lab discovery

Two men were arrested after the discovery of a methamphetamine lab east of Du Quoin, said Perry County Sheriff Keith Kellerman.

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Sun Oct 04, 2009

WSIL

Think Pink

It's a picture perfect day in Du Quoin. Cheerleaders at Du Quoin elementary and middle school have traded the traditional red and black for pink.

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Fri Oct 02, 2009

HarnesRacing

OK To Play, Broadway Schooner, Seaside win Filly Futurity elims

Daniel Dube moved OK To Play from third to first at the opening quarter and the sophomore trotter led the rest of the way to win the first of three $65,520 eliminations for the $378,000 Kentucky Filly Futurity Friday afternoon at The Red Mile.

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Sun Sep 27, 2009

Joplin

Salukis take down Bison in Missouri Valley opener

In-Forum The Missouri Valley Football Conference opener for the Bison left them at 1-3. The Salukis got one touchdown in each of the third and fourth quarters and ... Dieker's 2 TD passes guide Southern Illinois past North Dakota ... Los Angeles Times Fred Huff on SIU Sports Du Quoin Evening Call College football: Bison to face stiff test from ...

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Sat Sep 19, 2009

Hoof Beats

Langley Memorial should provide plenty of excitement

The $190,000 Pete Langley Memorial has provided plenty of excitement and thrilling finishes throughout the years and this year's edition of this race figures to provide more of the same as 10 sophomore pacing colts slug it out on Saturday at Balmoral Park.

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Thu Sep 17, 2009

Hoof Beats

Dr McDreamy the one to beat in Su Mac Lad Championship

Connie Hochstetler and Bruce and Dean Alexander's Dr McDreamy had the misfortune of drawing post position 10 for Saturday night's $105,000 Su Mac Lad Championship at Balmoral Park, but the homebred son of American Native has still been installed as the 3-1 favorite as he squares off against nine other 3-year-old trotting colts.

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Fri Sep 11, 2009

Hoof Beats

Muscle Hill makes for Mohawk

Muscle Hill makes for Mohawk Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - by Karen Briggs, WEG Media Campbellville, ON --- Even before he added the Hambletonian to his list of triumphs, double millionaire Muscle Hill was being called the season's most impressive 3-year-old. The young trotter has utterly dominated his division, with just one second-place ...

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Wed Sep 09, 2009

Hoof Beats

Simcoe Stakes record falls

Simcoe Stakes record falls Saturday, September 05, 2009 - by Karen Briggs, WEG Media Campbellville, ON --- Neighsay Hanover overcame post nine to win the first of two C$142,153 divisions of the Simcoe Stakes, for 3-year-old trotters, at Mohawk on Saturday evening .

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Mon Sep 07, 2009

Hoof Beats

Rock Hollywood standing tall for Brink

Rock Hollywood standing tall for Brink Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - by Mike Paradise, for the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association Du Quoin, IL --- Mike Brink, trainer of Illinois State Fair freshman trotting stakes champion Rock Hollywood, has been in the business through four decades and for the first time he believes he has that 'special ...

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Sat Sep 05, 2009

Hoof Beats

Power Of A Moment and driver are quick learners

Power Of A Moment and driver are quick learners Friday, September 04, 2009 - by Mike Paradise, for the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association Du Quoin, IL --- Power Of A Moment guns for his third consecutive major state-bred championship Saturday in the $80,000 Governor's Cup Final for 2-year-old male pacers at the Du Quoin State Fair.

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Thu Sep 03, 2009

Hoof Beats

The Assassinator sets sights on Du Quoin title

The Assassinator sets sights on Du Quoin title Thursday, September 03, 2009 - by Mike Paradise, for the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association Du Quoin, IL --- When the new owners pulled the trigger to acquire The Assassinator the 2-year-old pacing filly gave them an immediate stake championship in Springfield.

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Wed Sep 02, 2009

Hoof Beats

A sister act worth following at Du Quoin

A sister act worth following at Du Quoin Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - by Mike Paradise, for the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association Du Quoin, IL --- The talented state-bred freshman Fox Valley Luxury is halfway to capturing both the Springfield and Du Quoin State Fair filly trotting championships and duplicating a feat that her half-sister ...

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WSIL

Working At The Fair

Everyday hundreds of cars pull into the Du Quoin State Fair passing by Raven Price, who at only 21 already knows how tough this economy can be.

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Mon Aug 31, 2009

WSIL

Quinn Opens Du Quoin Mansion, Refers to Himself as "Repairman"

DU QUOIN, Ill.-- Governor Pat Quinn, -Illinois, held an open house this weekend to give folks a rare peek inside his mansion on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

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Sat Aug 29, 2009

WSIL

Governor Pat Quinn Set to Visit This Weekend

Governor Pat Quinn will visit Southern Illinois for a series of events this weekend.Friday afternoon at 5PM, Quinn will dedicate a Veteran's Memorial at the St.

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Thu Aug 27, 2009

Belleville News

Charlie Daniels went down to Du Quoin

While the devil fiddles around in Georgia, Charlie Daniels returns to the 2009 Du Quoin State Fair, which opens its 11-day run on Friday.

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Mon Aug 24, 2009

Illinois Times

Final fair fling

The Eva Hunter Band plays Thursday at the Miller Lite beer tent. Okay I give up.

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Sat Aug 15, 2009

Illinois Times

A fair start, 156 years in the making

In the 1960s a family rests on the knoll overlooking Happy Hollow, former home of the fair's carnival midway.

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