DU QUOIN, Ill. – One of the Midwest’s most anticipated dirt track racing traditions is just one month away as the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Magic Mile prepares to host an exciting Labor Day weekend doubleheader on Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6. The two-day racing spectacular will feature the stars of the USAC Silver Crown […]
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Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Lindsay Gwaltney, MSN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, to its Specialty Clinic team. Gwaltney will provide outpatient nephrology services in collaboration with Dr. Vamsi Chilluru, expanding access to specialized kidney care for patients throughout the region. Gwaltney began her career in healthcare as a licensed practical nurse before becoming a registered nurse.
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There are four cranes getting set up to start the demolition of the old bridge. Crane 1 on the Missouri bank got a new big bucket added yesterday. Cranes 2 and 3 are staged downstream of the old bridge. Crane 4 was moved to near Pier 6 today to join the fun. Photos are all
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Meeting Agenda Date: August 12, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: City Hall 1330 Swanwick St., Chester, IL 62233 Meeting Leader: Joanna Tudor Attendance & Roll Call (Check box for Present, note ‘A’ for Absent) [ ] Mayor: Joey Eggemeyer [ ] Chair: Joanna Tudor [ ] Committee Member: Gaynelle Tudor [ ]
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Jordan M. White 39, Steeleville, arrested July 28, 2026 by Steeleville Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Is incarcerated. Noah B. Hunsaker 48, Red Bud, arrested July 28, 2026 by Red Bud Police for Theft and a St Clair County warrant for failure to appear
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CHESTER, IL — August 3, 2026 — Chester’s annual Fall Festival returns to Cole Memorial Park from October 15–18, 2026, featuring a weekend of community celebration, live music, and family entertainment. This year’s festival theme proudly celebrates America and debuts two major highlights: the “Tailgate Territory” sports streaming zone and a powerful “Legacy Lawn” military
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Chester City Council schedules meeting tonight, as well as specila meeting of cemetery and finance committee. doc03568520260731135735-1
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Anaya, Buskohl, Diskey, Hopkins, Thompson, and Wingerter represented Chester at the SIU Ballroom event By Jim Beers CHESTER – Wednesday May 1st, 2024 was the 52nd Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet (SISHSA). The event was held at the Southern Illinois University Ballrooms with 30 local schools being represented. For
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CHESTER – The Chester CUSD No. 139 Board of Education held a Public Hearing June 18, 2026 in the Chester Early Childhood Center. President Debi Caraway called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment None Fricke motioned, Ebers seconded to conduct a public hearing on Chester
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‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ is big comedic hit! By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 2026 Chester High School play was a huge hit and had audience members laughing all the way home. This years’ play was titled, “The Play That Goes Wrong”. At the annual CHS Spring Concert Theatre Director Steve Colonel presented
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