Randolph County News

SIU Carbondale students earn Thrasher undergraduate research awards

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Seven Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students are receiving Susan C. Thrasher Undergraduate Research Fund awards to work with a faculty mentor on a research project during 2026-2027 academic year. Sponsored by SIU Carbondale’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the award supports research or creative activities under the guidance of […]

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E.T. and The Haunting of Hill House star Henry Thomas headlines SIU’s Saluki Con

CARBONDALE, IL— Saluki Con, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual celebration of science, technology, arts, humanities, and the comic world, returns to SIU on April 18th and 19th, 2026, featuring an all-star roster of celebrity guests. Headlining the event is Henry Thomas, who began his career as a child actor and played the lead role of Elliott Taylor in the film E.T.

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Donjon named Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter

CHESTER, IL. – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Jennifer Donjon Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2026 on April 8, 2026.     Jennifer Donjon and Brett Bollmann, CEO   Jennifer Donjon, Lab Lead Rural Health Clinic Phlebotomist at Memorial Hospital, has been employed at Memorial since November 2011. When asked

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CGS presents 26 HIVE awards

Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 26 students Friday April 10, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through eighth, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at

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SIU’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta begins a new half-century of fun April 18

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Have you ever tried sailing a banana? Or perhaps floating on a canopy bed or giant guitar? There’s just no telling what people will be paddling around Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Campus Lake April 18 when the Great Cardboard Boat regatta makes its 51st appearance. Make plans now to

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SIU hosts festival, conference honoring R. Buckminster Fuller April 22-26

CARBONDALE, Ill. — A five-day conference this month at Southern Illinois University will feature programming inspired by the vision and legacy of noted futurist, architect and designer R. Buckminster Fuller. The Fuller Futures Festival “Reimaging Solutions for the World We Share” is April 22-26 on campus and throughout the City of Carbondale. The festival will feature

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SIU holds rock and mineral clinic at Marion event this weekend

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s geology program will host a rock and mineral clinic this weekend during a celebration for local mineral enthusiasts.   Justin Bank, right, a doctoral student in SIU Carbondale’s geosciences program, helps a visitor at last year’s rock and mineral clinic in Marion.(Photo provided) The clinic – from 10 a.m.

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SIU Carbondale workshops will help students learn about water resources management

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Students from six area high schools will learn about water resources management during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s eighth annual University Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) workshop on April 15.   (Photo by Bhanu Prakash Reddy Badhireddy) Nearly 125 students are expected to attend four, 50-minute workshops throughout the day

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Fifth annual Family Eco Festival supports hands-on learning, Southern Illinois teachers

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – The public is invited to a free event on Earth Day that highlights nature, conservation and Southern Illinois’ unique ecology through immersive experiences – some of which feel out of this world. Teachers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s River Region Master Teaching Fellows Program are proud to host the

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Chester Marketing and Revitalization meets Wednesday

CHESTER – The tentative agenda has been released for Wednesday’s meeting of the Chester Marketing ad Revitalization. AGENDA • Welcome and introductions ( Allow all members the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss their desires they have for our town, And what they feel their strong suits are) • Purpose and vision open discussion (Discuss the

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