CHESTER – The celebration on July 4th, 2025, at Kaskaskia, Ill., will again proudly present the LIBERTY BELL OF THE WEST as an honored 1741 historic 650 pound bell that rang in liberty to the Illinois Country when in 1778 George Rogers Clark and his Long Knives arrived and captured the British garrison stationed there. […]
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CHESTER – On June 17, 16 students completed the Child and Babysitting Safety Class at Memorial Hospital in Chester. They gained essential skills to become responsible and trusted caregivers. Newly Certified Babysitters: Emma Bogard, Sophia Bogard, Gracelynn Cole, Reese Ebers, Josie Fisher, Kaylee Gerlach, Hailey Jaimet, Harper Jany, Elora Keyser, Lucas Maes, Camron
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CHESTER – Chester Recycling Day is this Saturday, June 21st from 9AM-11AM in the BV Bank parking lot! The Chamber of Commerce will take all of your papers and documents FREE of charge! The Chester Rotary will take those various electronics items you have cluttering your space for a suggested donation of $5!
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Senator Bryant launches petition to save the (Ste. Genevieve-)Modoc Ferry MURPHYSBORO – State Senator Terri Bryant is calling on the Governor to help save the historic Modoc Ferry, a vital link for residents and visitors crossing the Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri. The ferry, one of the last of its kind in the region,
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a special campus and community event on July 1 in recognition of Juneteenth. Last year’s participants in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program conduct a service project. Photo by Amihere Benson “Who’s Who at Southern Illinois University: Past, Present and Future” is set
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EVANSVILLE, Ill. – Members of the Christ Our Savior FFA spent three days in Springfield, Ill. recently for the State FFA Convention. It was a great convention for the members, but a sad convention as well. The students had the opportunity to listen to the retiring addresses from the major state officers, meet new friends,
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: Arrested were: Joseph E. Johnson 40, Chester, June 9, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for aggravated battery. Pretrial Release. Gary M. Puckett 56, Tilden, June 9, 2025 by Sparta Police for driving while license revoked, operating
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CHESTER — The Chester Municipal Band will perform in concert at 7 this evening in the back parking lot of the Chester American Legion Hall, 500 Opdyke Street.
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda June 19, 2025 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Linda Schafer Tourism-Brenda
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The lack of exercise is more pronounced among adults with disabilities than the general population, but a team of researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is discovering that a simple game with low-cost prizes may offer solutions. (Above) EDC clients walk and play the Step It Up
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