CARBONDALE, Ill. — Elise Ann Allen, a Rome-based Vatican correspondent and Pope Leo biographer, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, June 16, for a virtual discussion on how the new pontiff is reshaping the Catholic Church, global affairs and American political life. Allen is a senior correspondent for Crux, […]
ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer. As summer heat ramps up, so do
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CHESTER – Chester High School had its 2026 Honors Night on Wednesday evening, May 13. Three Sharp Scholarships, provided by Prof. James Franklin Sharp were presented to graduating seniors in the CHS Class of 2026. At the far left of the photo is Jeremy Blechle, Principal of CHS, who presented the Sharp
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CHESTER – Memorial Community Pharmacy is proud to partner with the Randolph County Health Department to expand access to a vital public health initiative offering free sharps containers and safe disposal services to Randolph County residents. Constantine Charalab, Health Educator and Public Information Officer for the Randolph County Health Department and Amy Kloos,
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Eighteen international students with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for English as a Second Language engaged in an immersive language-and-culture experience combining volunteerism and community involvement with 12 area organizations. During their three-week experiential learning course through SIU Carbondale’s Center for English as a Second Language program, 18
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MONMOUTH, IL — Kayla Braun of Evansville has been named to the Dean’s List at Monmouth College for the Spring 2026 semester. The students on this list achieved a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while taking at least 3.0 academic credits during the semester. Founded in 1853 and affiliated
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been appointed by Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) to serve on the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) to fill the Senate Republican vacancy created by the retirement of State Senator Dale Fowler. JCAR is a bipartisan legislative oversight committee responsible for reviewing
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Representative David Fries has released the following statement regarding the Chicago Bears. “Friday’s announcement from the Chicago Bears is disappointing news for Illinois. “The Chicago Bears’ official public push for a new stadium began in June 2021, when the team submitted a formal bid to purchase the 326-acre Arlington
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Angela J. Lehan 48, Baldwin, arrested June 2, 2026 by Steeleville Police for unlawful possession of weapon by felon, unlawful possession of controlled substance, driving while license suspended/revoked, and obstructing justice. Pretrial Release. William S. Welling 44,
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CHESTER – Men’s Health Month is a time to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and remind the men in our families and communities that their health matters. At Memorial Hospital in Chester, we see every day how small steps like routine checkups and screenings can make a big difference in long-term health. Right here in
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