Randolph County News

Sign up now for SIU’s 2026 Illinois ACE Women’s Network Conference

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — “The Power Within: Reclaim, Restore and Rise” is the theme for the 2026 Illinois ACE Women’s Network Conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 2 and registration is now underway. Women from throughout the state who are interested in education are welcome to participate in this engaging day of conversation […]

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SIFest receives National Endowment for the Arts grant

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is receiving a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help with this year’s programming for the nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest). The funds will go toward the 22nd season of the festival, held June 18 to July 4 at various

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Randolph County Sheriff’s reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Those listed as arrested include:   Katie M. Wagoner 36, Coulterville, arrested February 11, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for petition to revoke probation.  Is incarcerated.   Lucien L.T. Smith 19, Chester, arrested February 11,

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Olivia Schilling among Mississippi State University’s recent graduates

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Olivia Schilling, of Evansville, IL is among nearly 1,400 students graduating from Mississippi State University in fall 2025. Schilling received the Bachelor of Business Adm Summa Cum Laude from MSU’s College of Business. MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates as the December ceremony’s keynote speaker, emphasizing the world-class education they received

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Eagle Fest set for March 7 at Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam

MODOC, IL –  The Kaskaskia River Project will host Kaskaskia Eagle Fest on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam, 4800 Lock and Dam Road, Modoc.     Visitors can watch bald eagles and attend live animal programs. World Bird Sanctuary will present programs featuring

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Beautification/Tourism Commission of the city of Chester will meet Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   The meeting is open to the public:   The tentative agenda: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda February 19, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting

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University of Mississippi announces Chancellor’s Honor Roll

OXFORD, MS — The University of Mississippi has announced the students named to the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.   Several of the honorees are from the River Region:   Emma Christine, of Bloomsdale, MO, in the B.S. in Integrated Mktg. Communications program.

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Celebrating 1,000 days of healing at Memorial Hospital

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is celebrating a remarkable milestone as its Swing Bed Program surpassed 1,000 days of patient care in 2025, marking a significant achievement for the team and the community. This past year the program provided 1,116 patientcare days.   For Swing Bed Coordinator Amy Eggemeyer, the milestone reflects both the program’s growth

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