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CHESTER — The number of COVID-19 cases in Randolph County jumped to 40 with the addition Monday of 20 new cases in the latest report from the county health department. There have been 5,745 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,605 recoveries and 100 deaths. The Illinois Department of Public

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report. Arrested were: Daniel A. Campos, 40, West Frankfort, arrested November 15, 2021 by Illinois State Police on a Randolph County warrant for escape.  Bond amount is $150,000.  Is incarcerated. Robert L. W. Williams, 46, Farmington MO, arrested November 17, 2021 by Chester Police

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich); Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville); Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur); and Chris Miller (R-Oakland) are issuing the following statement on Governor JB Pritzker calling the Rittenhouse verdict a “tragedy.” “Governor Pritzker’s remarks on the Rittenhouse verdict are beyond reprehensible. The right of self-defense is a basic right of all Americans regardless of

By Jim Beers, contributing writer    CHESTER — After missing their last two annual Christmas parties, the American Legion Auxiliary is excited to host a “live” Christmas party this year.  The event is scheduled for their regular meeting night Monday December 13. One of the primary organizers of the party is Farida Hollaway who said,