September 2024

The Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission hosts public hearing in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL—The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) announces the third stop on its series of statewide public hearings it is hosting to discuss reparatory actions for Black Americans in Illinois who are descendants of American Chattel Slavery. The next public hearing will take place in Springfield at Southeast High School on Saturday, October

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Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 1-Oct. 15:

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis office of the American Red Cross has announced the following blood drives in the River Region counties of Ste. Genevieve, Perry and Randolph. Sparta 10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., VFW Post 2698, 1911 North Market Street Steeleville 10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 305 South

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Chester defeats Wesclin 20-0

By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester remains UNDEFEATED with a 20-0 shut out at Wesclin Friday night September 27.   Jackets scored at 9:35 in the first quarter on a QB-Keeper by Zain Al-Jassim.   Hike was high for Karim Landeros’ kick so ball holder Tray Peters took the ball and ran for two-point conversion.

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Chester High School Lady Jackets place 5th at 2024 Cahokia Conference golf match

By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School Lady Jackets Golf Team traveled to the Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville Thursday September 26 to compete in the 2024 Cahokia Conference Golf Tournament. The event featured teams from both the Illinois and Kaskaskia Divisions including Carlyle, Chester, Dupo, Marissa, Okawville, Red Bud, and

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River Region Sports Wrap for Monday, September 30, 2024

Football PERRYVILLE – Perryville 32, Grandview 0.   The Pirates play at Jefferson R-7 Friday night.   PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent beat Hayti 35-0.     The Indians play Bayless with Hancock Friday night.   STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle defeated Caruthersville 37-7   The Warriors host Ste. Genevieve for its rain-delayed homecoming half time show.

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Roy Turner

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date for 56-year-old Roy Turner of Red Bud, Illinois, formerly of Chester, Illinois, who joined his grandmother and brother, Bradley, in heaven on Thursday, September 26, 2024.   He was born February 6, 1968 in Murphysboro to Elsie (nee Moranville) Turner. She survives in Chester.

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Clara Sue Stefani

A private service will be held for seven-day-old Clara Sue Stefani, who passed away at 5:21 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.   She was born at 8:31 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024 to Antonio and Morgan (nee Hesch) Stefani at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois. Her parents survive

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