You can be a part of history! The Chester Chamber of Commerce and the Chester Parks and Recreation Department are holding a community raffle to celebrate the demolition of the 1942 truss bridge, which was recently replaced by the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge. Ames Construction is giving one lucky person the opportunity to press […]
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August 31, 2026 Tammy D. Gettings 45, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested August 24, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for criminal trespass to state property. Pretrial Release. Mitchell C. Gerdes 61, Cincinnati OH, arrested August 26, 2026 by Steeleville Police for DUI. Pretrial Release. Kasey T. Payne 35, DuQuoin, arrested August 26,
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By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Get ready to hammer down and light the forge next weekend at the annual Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society (SIMS) conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5. The two-day conference features demonstrations, artist talks and networking opportunities with metalsmiths, jewelers, blacksmiths, students and educators from
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The annual Du Quoin State Fair racing weekend is now just one week away, with two days of national motorsports action set for Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6 on the historic Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Magic Mile. Saturday will feature the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series Ted Horn 100, while the ARCA Menards Series
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Alumni Association will honor six Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni at ceremonies next month for achievements that advanced scientific research, entrepreneurship, public health, documentary filmmaking and alumni engagement. They will each be honored during the association’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Morris Library’s John
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Following the recent announcement regarding major operational changes at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, a delegation of Southern Illinois lawmakers and community stakeholders hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday night in Anna to discuss the future of the facility.. The open forum centered on the Illinois Department of Human Services’ announcement that
This year’s theme is, “Dancing in the USA” BY JIM BEERS Chester High School Dance Coach, Adriane Kern, is proud to announce that the CHS Dance Team is hosting their annual youth dance camp Tuesday September 1st Wednesday September 2nd, and Thursday September 3rd. This year’s theme is, Red, White, and Blue, “Dancing
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[CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, Aug. 24, 2026] — The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets. Every donation is critical to helping prevent the next blood shortage. The Red Cross and Hello Kitty® and Friends are partnering in September to remind donors that comfort and
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August 24, 2026 Cameron R. Gaetz 40, Ava, arrested August 17, 2026 by Steeleville Police on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on an operating uninsured motor vehicle charge. Pretrial Release. Michael R. Russell 51, Chester, arrested August 18, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful methamphetamine delivery, unlawful possession of drug
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We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to Stefanie Zanders with Zanders Sporting Goods, for their generous donation to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office! Zanders Sporting Goods donated three patrol rifles, along with ammunition that will be issued to our patrol deputies. This donation will directly help equip our deputies with the tools and
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