CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Brittany A. Griggs 29, Chester, arrested August 19, 2025 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and an Alexander IL County warrant for driving while license suspended or […]
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SIKESTON—The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace the Route NN bridge over South Fork Saline Creek in Perry County, located 1.5 miles south of Route N and northwest of Brewer, Missouri. The new bridge will be wider than the existing structure. Work to improve the bridge could begin as early as spring 2026.
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SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to upgrade the existing Route 61/Y intersection in Bloomsdale, Missouri to improve turning movements. This will be accomplished by widening and increasing some of the radiuses at the existing intersection. The project also includes drainage improvements and adding a pedestrian crossing along Route 61. Tentatively, the project
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Football YellowJackets scrimmage Carbondale Terriers in final warm-up for home opener next Friday August 29 By Jim Beers CHESTER – Friday August 22 Chester High School held its annual “Meet the Fall Athletes” event at CHS W.O. Smith Field. Admission to the gala was only one bottle of Gatorade or a can of food. The
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A funeral will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 for 97-year-old Leon B. Schumer of Perryville, Mo. who passed away peacefully Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 10, 1928 in Schumer Springs, Mo. to Frank and Mary (Leible) Schumer who both preceded him in death.
A funeral will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 for 62-year-old Rhonda Susan Schatte of Steeleville, Ill., who passed away at 12:33 pm, Friday, August 22, 2025 at her residence. She was bornMay 3, 1963 in Red Bud, Ill. to Bernie and Judy (nee Jany) Hubert, who survive in Steeleville, Ill. She is also survived
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In Loving Memory A funeral will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 for 71-year-old Stephen “Scobie” Schweigert of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away August 24, 2025. He was born August 2, 1954 to Gilbert “Gib” Schweigert and Wilma (Eisenbeis) Schweigert, who both preceded him in death. He married Jean (Jokerst) Schweigert. She
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and former congressman and Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, are teaming up to launch a new push for fair maps in Illinois’ state legislative districts. The pair is looking to take partisanship out of the process and give voters a better voice in elections. It is
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a consumer product safety standard for water bead toys, reflecting the agency’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers and preventing avoidable tragedies in American homes. The new rule is aimed at reducing the risk of injury or death associated with children ingesting, inserting
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today issued a state disaster proclamation after severe weather and flooding caused extensive damage across Cook, Jersey, and Calhoun Counties from July 25–28, 2025. The proclamation ensures that state resources can be directed to support local response and long-term recovery efforts. “Illinois families and communities are still facing the impacts
