Sun Times

Winners all around at SIU’s 2025 Homecoming

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Huge crowds turned out for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s “Saluki Spooktacular” Homecoming 2025 drawn by nostalgia, lovely weather, a fun Halloween vibe and great activities galore, including a big block party, a Mariah the Scientist concert, a huge Carbondale Halloween Homecoming Music Street Festival and much more. (Above) SIU’s

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Elizabeth Black

Elizabeth Black, 88, of Perryville, Missouri peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends, Friday, October 31, 2025 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown, MO. She was born May 25, 1937 in Chester, IL to David and Mildred (Allison) Hawthorne. Elizabeth was a secretary at Gilster Mary Lee. She was a member of The Eastern

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee, City Council meets tonight

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee and City Council will meet this evening.   The Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m.   The City Council will meet at 6 p.m.   Both meetings will be held in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street.   The tentative agenda for the city

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Chester High School announces October Students of the Month

CHESTER – The Chester High School October Students of the Month are     (left to right) Lucas Buskirk, Kingston Turner, Devin Neal, Addison Gottschammer, Peyton Dickson, and Annah Helvey Ahring. The Student of the Month Program is coordinated by teachers, Jackie Clendenin, Social Studies and Brittany Mueller, Science. Jim Beers Photo

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CHS and CGS students attend assembly to learn about teen anxiety

Anxiety expert, Brittany Richmond, gives hints to help teens deal with anxiety   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Monday October 27 Chester High School hosted an assembly for all high school students and Chester Grade School sixth, seventh, and eighth graders.   The event was brought to the Chester students by the Comwell Health Communities

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Dairy foods and fiber: A smart pairing for diabetes management

ST. LOUIS – November is National Diabetes Month — a national proclamation designed to raise awareness and education about diabetes. In the United States, approximately 38.4 million people have this chronic disease that affects how an individual’s body turns food into energy.   Food choices, in conjunction with medication and physical activity, are key to

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ECC students celebrate halloween with trick or treat activity

STE. GENEVIEVE – Member of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Board of Education members, district leaders, school resource officers and the school social worker joined the Early Childhood Center for a special Halloween celebration! On Friday, October 31, from 9:30–10:15 a.m. CDT, approximately 75 preschool and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) students dressed

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