CHESTER – The latest Randolph County Sheriff’s report has been released. Kendra S. Beckley 36, Sparta, arrested May 27, 2025 by Chester police for driving while license suspended or revoked, operating uninsured motor vehicle and a St Clair County warrant for failure to appear on a violation of wildlife code. Is incarcerated. Robert E. Thomas 31, […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue urges Missourians to remain alert as another surge in phishing texts has been reported. These texts are often threatening and falsely claim to be from a trusted source, such as the Missouri Department of Revenue, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or the DMV. These text messages
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets. The suspension was initially issued in February in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu and continued through today. “We have closely monitored
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CARBONDALE, IL — Hangar 9, a beloved institution on Carbondale’s legendary Illinois Avenue strip, is set to reopen this August with exciting updates and new ownership. Southern Illinois University (SIU) alumni Andrew Perlmutter and Scott Moller acquired the venue from longtime owner Sally Carter. Hangar 9 closed its doors on December 31, 2024, after 47 years
CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, June 10. The tentative agenda: Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6 P.M., City Hall Call To Order Roll Call Pledge Of Allegiance Reading And Approval Of Minutes Of Previous Meeting
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BOSTON, MASS. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.87/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are unchanged versus a month ago and stand 28.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price
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QUINCY, Ill. — Two Quincy University students from Red Bud: Ryan Bollinger, and Blake Maes, have graduated from Quincy University at its 162nd Commencement ceremony on May 17 at 10 a.m. in Quincy University’s Football Stadium. The 2025 spring graduating class is comprised of 157 undergraduates and 23 graduate degree recipients. Bollinger earned a
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress On May 22, House Republicans took an important step toward delivering lasting tax relief to the American people by passing President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The bill, which now awaits consideration by the Senate, is packed full of America First tax reforms that reward hard work, bring jobs
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The much-anticipated summer camp season has arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, but there is still time to sign children up for fun, adventure and incredible learning experiences, courtesy of the diverse camp options. (Above) Participants get involved in hands-on activities in the medical field during the Pathways to
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PERRYVILLE – Work will soon begin to make the Perryville High School football fields safe for players and spectators after the fields were littered with broken glass and debris during the May 14 tornado. The playing field in Pirate Stadium and the practice field will be stripped and re-sodded to ensure that all dangerous materials
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