A funeral will be held Monday, October 20, 2025 for 67-year-old Robert J. Ratz of O’Fallon, Illinois, who passed away at 7:21 pm, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois. He was born October 6, 2025 in Red Bud, Ill. to the John and Louise (nee Wahlig) Ratz, who both preceded […]
Charles H. Jung, 64, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:12 am, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois. He was born February 6, 1961 in Red Bud, Illinois to the Henry and Mary (nee Morgan) Jung who both preceded him in death. He is survived by two aunts: Janet Freeman and Vernice
Features more than 30 units including two bands, 10 class reunions, four class floats, homecoming candidates, color guard, police, and fire vehicles By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 2025 Chester High School Homecoming Parade was one of the best in years. Many factors contributed to the success of the event including great organization and management,
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Area high school instrumental marching band students will join the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Marching Salukis on Saturday, Oct. 18, and perform at halftime and in the stands during football game against North Dakota. This is the first time the Marching Salukis have incorporated high school students into their
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CHESTER – The 2025 Chester High School Homecoming King and Queen are Trayton Peters and Callie Davis. Photo provided by Steve Colonel, Yearbook Sponsor The Queen was crowned at the 2025 Homecoming Football Game Friday October 10 vs Dupo, and the King was crowned Saturday October 11 at the 2025 Homecoming Dance.
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Patti Carter, City of Chester Recreation Director CHESTER – The City of Chester has a full schedule for the 2025 Fall Festival to be held October 16-19. The weekend has something for everyone to enjoy. Swyear Amusements will return with their wonderful rides. Armbands will be available every day of the festival. The
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan still meets their needs and budget during this year’s Open Enrollment Period, which began on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2025. Individuals can get free help comparing health and drug plan options by contacting the
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MINOOKA, ILL. – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) and Motive Power Resources, Inc. (MPR) to celebrate the commissioning of their latest zero-emission, battery electric locomotive. Bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, Motive Power Resources, Inc. has
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SPRINGFIELD –The nation’s Great ShakeOut will happen today when people in every state are asked to practice safety as if an earthquake has started. Your reaction should be to drop, cover, and hold on. Those persons with disabilities who use walkers or wheelchairs should modify the instructions to lock, cover, and hold on. “Our
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, another $677,000 in June 2024,
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