CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arests. Christopher J. Nesbitt 44, Murphysboro, arrested March 17, 2025 by Sparta Police for driving while license suspended and a Randolph County warrant for methamphetamine delivery. Pretrial Release. Tyler L. Huseman 31, Campbell Hill, arrested March 17, 2025 by Steeleville Police […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — TEDxSIUC, an independently organized event featuring live TED-style talks, is happening at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 29, and tickets are available for purchase online now. The event focusing on ideas worth spreading will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. in the ballrooms of the SIU Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive.
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Quick action on the part of staff and Chester Fire Department eliminates major damage By Jim Beers CHESTER — A pesky grease fire in the Chester VFW kitchen forced staff to call the Chester Fire Department Friday night. The call was received by the CFD at 10:15 p.m. to have firefighters respond to 939 State
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design is again presenting a statewide online art competition to celebrate the immense talent and creativity of Illinois high school juniors and seniors. One of the winning entries in the SIU School of Art and Design’s inaugural Creative Futures online high school art
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The longstanding Big Muddy Film Festival returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and will showcase some of the finest works of independent filmmakers and students. The 46th festival runs Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29, at The Varsity Center, 418 S. Illinois Ave. The free, public event remains one of
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A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025 for 87-year-old Blanche Ann Klein of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. She was born September 15, 1937 in Ste Genevieve, Mo., her father: John Dallas; and her mother: Theresa Dallas.
Jackets earn (22) 1st Place ratings, (4) 2nd Place ratings, and (1) 3rd Place rating By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School music students traveled to Herrin High School in Herrin, Illinois Saturday March 8 to compete in the 2025 IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest. The group of YellowJackets competed in both Vocal and
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2025 Maple Syrup Festival, a delightful, palate-pleasing springtime tradition, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23. This popular annual event isn’t just a tasty breakfast; it’s an extraordinary experience featuring demonstrations, outdoor activities, nature hikes and fun for
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Acclaimed violist Daphne Gerling and pianist Tomoko Kashiwagi will collaborate in a blend of contemporary works and timeless masterpieces in a performance on Sunday, March 23. Hosted by the Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society, the program is at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship, 105 N. Parrish Lane. Tickets are
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Celebrated “Read Across America Week” March 3-7 By Jim Beers CHESTER – March 3rd through 7th was the annual national effort to encourage reading with students from coast-to-coast. The event is designed to promote literacy and a love for reading among all people of all ages, and Chester Grade School students went above-and-beyond the call
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