CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session Thursday, November 20, 2025.
The tentative agenda:
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Brenda Owen
Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen
Public Petitions & Correspondence
Standing Committee Reports
• Beautiful Home AwardJoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader
• Planters Linda Schafer
• TourismBrenda Owen
o Penny machine
o Welcome Center Data
o Backroads Illinois
Special Committee Reports
• Riverfront ImprovementJoAnn Simmons
• Fairground PlaceBrenda Owen
Commission Function Reports
• Public RelationsBrenda Owen
• City Council updateAlex Moore
• Welcome Center update Bob Lockhart
• Randolph County Tourism
Old Business
• Evergreen Cemetery Comes Alive debrief
• Walking TrailsJoAnn Simmons
• Cemetery signage to mark graves of Popeye characters in Evergreen CemeteryJoAnn Simmons
• Bridge ornament
• Participation in Christmas on the River lighted parade
• Open Stone Cottage for Christmas on the River
• Openings on commission
New Business
• National Popeye the Sailorman Day—January 17 (1929) day established in 2024 to mark 95th birthday. Frank “Rocky” Fiegel, the model for Popeye was born in Poland on January 27, 1868.
• Any other business that may come before the Commission
Adjournment & Next meeting: No meeting in December. Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM at City Hall