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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) will celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout the month of October, highlighting the industry’s many contributions to our state and nation and partnering with businesses and education organizations to encourage more students to seek out a career in manufacturing. The month long celebration kicked off with a proclamation issued by Gov. […]

CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths as of Wednesday. The total number of active cases is 86 with three persons in the hospital. There have been 5,450 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,269 recoveries and 95 deaths. The

CHESTER — The Chester Chamber of Commerce agreed to cancel its annual dinner and special award recognitions this year due to rapidly increasing COVID cases.   To honor and recognize the recipients, special arrangements have been made to present their awards at various venues. 2021 Chester Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year – In Memoriam