Randolph County News

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A special presentation, featuring screenings of a powerful documentary about Black political organizing and influence within the Chicago Democratic political machine, is coming to Carbondale and Springfield on Jan. 19, courtesy of a Southern Illinois University System Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday event.     Charles Bowen is […]

MURPHYSBORO, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is inviting residents across southern Illinois to help spread cheer this Valentine’s Day by participating in her annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive.   The initiative encourages individuals, families, classrooms, churches, and community groups to create or sign Valentine’s Day cards that will be delivered to local seniors, including

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has issued the statement in response after the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) accepted permanent rules regarding mail procedures in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities:   “For years, I have been raising alarms about the dangerous and entirely preventable flow of drugs into our correctional facilities. I have

CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff has released its latest arrest reports.   Arrested were:   Timothy D. Hahs 36, Sparta, arrested January 5, 2026 by Sparta Police on a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass to residence charge.  Is incarcerated.   Tiffany P. Musielak 39, Coulterville, arrested January 6, 2026 by

CHESTER – The Chester Downstate Police Pension Board will meet Tuesday, January 13.   The location and time of the meeting were not announced.   The tentative agenda:   CITY OF CHESTER DOWNSTATE POLICE PENSION FUND AGENDA OF THE JANUARY 13, 2026, POLICE PENSION BOARD MEETING   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION