Randolph County News

CHESTER – A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Chester Early Childhood Center, 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL. The regular meeting will be followed by a public tax levy hearing.   The meeting and hearing are open to

CHESTER — An emergency planning meeting will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the Chester Fire Department.  Doughnuts, coffee, juice provided.    Please plan to attend.    If you have any questions please call 618-826-1849.

CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   48-year-old Michael S. Delay of Louisville Kent., December 9, 2025 by Steeleville Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine.  Pretrial Release.   49-year-old Valerie F. Schmitt of Freeburg, arrested December 9, 2025 by Randolph County

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement condemning the Governor’s controversial decision to sign Senate Bill 1950:   “Governor Pritzker’s decision to sign physician-assisted suicide into law is profoundly disappointing and dangerous.   “As someone with strong Christian beliefs, I believe every life has value and purpose. This new law

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. this evening.   The meeting will be held in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:                            CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA December 15,

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening in special session.   The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is open to the public.   The notice of the meeting and the tentative agenda:   NOTICE OF SPECIAL