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CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry August Mobile Market was held Wednesday August 27.     Approximately 25 volunteers prepare pallets of food from the St. Louis Area Food Bank to be distributed. (Jim Beers Photos)   The event was located at the Cohen Recreation Complex parking lot. Items distributed included watermelons, carrots,

CHESTER – On Friday, September 5, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its first set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year.   There are four main good character traits that are considered when teachers and staff nominate students for a “HIVE” award: Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy.     On Friday, there were 22

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Bob Odenkirk will return to the region in September. He and his brother Bill Odenkirk will meet with SIU students and others, and their visit includes a public event at The Varsity Center from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 12.     Bob and Bill Odenkirk

by Jeff Harmon CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is pleased to report that the overall enrollment on the 10th day of class for fall 2025 remains steady (flat) at 11,785 – only five fewer students than last year – which saw a record percentage enrollment growth.     This figure reflects increases among

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host an entertaining, informative event focusing on wellness, mental health and suicide prevention on Sept. 17. Wellness and Health Promotion Services is sponsoring THRIVE from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Services Building Pavilion, and while the focus is especially on students, everyone is