Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Twenty-five high-achieving community college students from Illinois, Florida and Texas have received Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years. Five John A. Logan College students who received a Southern Illinois University Carbondale Provost Scholarship on April 21 are, from left, Nurfarhana

1,158 students from CHS, CGS, CECC, St. Mary’s, and St. John schools team- up to create a successful and educational day   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Friday April 17 was Earth Day 2026 in schools across Chester. The Annual event was created several years ago by Chester High School science teachers Evelyn Hankins and

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s a breezy spring afternoon at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Equine Center and the sun is shining down on two fresh faces in the pasture — Bonnie and River.     Alayna Menees, a sophomore in SIU Carbondale’s animal science program, stands in the pasture at the Equine Center

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department continues to invest in innovation and efficiency to better serve patients and providers. Recent upgrades include a new partnership with Labcorp for reference laboratory services and the installation of a stateoftheart chemistry analyzer—both designed to deliver faster, more accurate test results.     Lab staff with new chemistry analyzer

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Brightly lit third-floor studio lights in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Quigley Hall on late nights in early April mean one thing — the clock is ticking for students to complete their bold, artistic visions for the Fashion Studies program’s Student Showcase and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 23.     Noah