Randolph County News

Randolph County Sheriff’s office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Chester Police Department has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested are:   Brandon J. Hull 22, Homeless, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for aggravated battey.  Pretrial Release.   Trenton J. Webb 20, Centralia, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful use of weapons, […]

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Everyone welcome to join SIU’s April 22 tree planting

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Month with a public tree planting from 9-11 a.m. on April 22. Photo provided This year, it’s happening from 9

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Three Illinois high school students win 2026 SIU Creative Futures art awards

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The talent and artistic skills of Illinois High School juniors and seniors were on full display at the third annual Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design statewide online art competition.     “After the Squeeze” (above) by Jaya Smith of Carmi-White County High School was the top winner

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Sue Colonel is named CGS ‘Teacher of the Month’

CHESTER – Sue Colonel was recognized Thursday April 2, 2026, at an all-school assembly as the March 2026 Chester Grade School “Teacher of the Month”.     (Photo by Jim Beers)   Assistant Principal Dr. Petrowske also noted that Mrs. Colonel was not only being recognized for being the March 2026 Teacher of the Month.

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SIU’s American Marketing Association student chapter takes top worldwide honors

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s American Marketing Association chapter launched its 70th anniversary in grand style by winning several top worldwide honors at the recent AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago.   SIU AMA representatives claiming recognition at the recent AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago included, left to right: Jason Thompson,

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SIU to honor eight 2026 Excellence Award recipients

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize eight faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2026 Excellence Awards.   The awards are bestowed annually for exceptional work both in and outside the classroom. The recipients will be recognized during a ceremony at 3

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SIU celebrates Earth Month in April with community feed, awards and more

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. —“Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Earth Month with a variety of special events in April.     Green Fund grants have helped enhance the health of Campus Lake ensuring people can continue to enjoy the scenic spot. Photo by Amber Eswani   “During

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