A memorial service will be held at a future date for 57-year-old Paula Michelle Beam of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 3:34 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born June 13, 1968 in Chester to Charles S. Marler and Mary (nee Gibson) Farmer […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Landen Thompson, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Landen passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 21. He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Valerie (John) Bales, and his father, Michael (Amanda) Thompson. He is also survived by his siblings: Chase
Grant James Weiler 21 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO January 20, 2004 – September 28, 2025 Survived By: Mother, Jill Weiler, Father, Jeff Weiler, Sister, Brittany Klein, Sister, Carly Weiler, Grandfather, James J. (June) Weiler, Grandmother, Richelle (Larry) Range; Nieces, Brooklynn Klein and Madelynn Burle; Aunts, April (Ryan) Bauer, JaylaDell (Joey)Tindell; Uncles,
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By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders in Chicago canceled a meeting scheduled for Friday with members of Illinois’ congressional delegation. Illinois’ Democratic members of Congress had asked for a meeting with ICE Chicago Field Office Director Russell Hott. They were seeking to learn more about ICE and the
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State of the art facility is fully staffed and programming is up-and-running! By Rachel Marshall, principal and Dr. Jim Beers, reporter CHESTER, Ill. — The Chester Early Childhood Center proudly opened its doors to students for the first time on August 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone for early education in Randolph County. After
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CHESTER – Chester High School Homecoming is just around the corner, and the school is busy making arrangements for a week of fun and spirit. On Thursday September 25 the Homecoming King and Queen Candidates were announced. (Back Row, left to right) are junior King Candidate Karim Landeros, senior King Candidates Ethan
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CHESTER – GEO Sport Lighting Company has installed new LED lights at Chester High School’s W.O. Smith Field, which were debuted during the last Friday’s game with Trenton-Wesclin. The new lights replace outdated halogen lights providing cost savings and improved visibility. GEO Sport Lighting Company employees work high above the Chester High School
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By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com BLOOMINGTON — Darren Bailey’s second campaign for governor will take a different approach to Chicago and its suburbs following his unsuccessful 2022 bid, the downstate farmer and former Republican state lawmaker told supporters Thursday. Former Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey speaks to supporters at a rally in Bloomington
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has created the Community Care and Education Center (CCEC) as a hub for community clinical services, social support resources and experiential training for health care, behavioral health and social services students, and the College of Health and Human Sciences facility is now open at its new location in University Hall,
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PERRYVILLE – A 25-year-old homeless man has been charged with the armed robbery of a Perryville convenience store Thursday morning, September 24th. According to a news release the suspect is Aaron Grant France, who is also known as Clayton Leon Chandler. Police say they were dispatched to the QuickStop, 1236 W. St.
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