RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess has announced he has joined his colleagues in the Property Tax Relief Conference in sending a second open letter to Governor Pritzker and members of the General Assembly, urging immediate action on meaningful property tax relief before we adjourn on May 31. “We have been in […]
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Cierra L. Cliff 25, Pinckneyville, arrested May 19, 2026 by Illinois State Police for DUI, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol & Speeding. Pretrial Release. Alexsis S. Grossmann 31, E St Louis, arrested May 20, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification & Tourism Commission is sponsoring a Build the Bridge contest coordinating with the Don Welge Memorial Bridge dedication ceremony on July 11. The bridge building contest is open to ages 5 to 15. Bridges can be constructed using any materials. There are several prize categories. Contest entries are to be
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CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education meeting minutes have been released. CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting April 16, 2026 The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Regular Meeting on April 16, 2026 in
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CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has released its Dean’s List for Spring 2026. Randolph County students on the dean’s list: Hennrich, Alexandra J. (Chester), 4 Roth, Isaiah F. (Chester), 3 Ruiz-Huerta, Anarosa (Chester), 3 Straight, Mikayla B. (Chester), 3 *Westbrook, Alexzandrea K. (Chester), 4 *Heinemeyer, Chase D. (Coulterville), 4 *Lehr, Ryan H. (Coulterville),
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CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University has released its list of 2026 graduates. Among the more than 2,000 graduates there were these students from the River Region: Southern Illinois-Carbondale Grads from Randolph County: Rehmer, Kaleb D. Westbrook, Alexzandrea K. Dumond, Sara R. Blazier, Ellyce A. Krause, Wyatt D. Chambers, Nick J. Stevens, Lyndsey
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NASHVILLE, TN — Belmont University released the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the University’s 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition. Kaitlyn Chung of Sparta is among the Dean’s List students. “The Dean’s List recognition reflects a commitment to excellence that is both personal and shared across our community,”
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital has opened applications for its healthcare scholarships, offering financial support to Randolph County residents preparing to enter the nursing and healthcare workforce. The Mullins Nursing Scholarship and the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship provide financial assistance to students at various stages of their education, with the goal of encouraging
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CHESTER – Representatives from Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center recently took part in training to help improve patient care and stay up to date on new developments in heart and lung health. Amy Mathis, RN, and Melissa Soellner, MS, RDN, CDE, ACSM-CEP, attended the 35th Annual Illinois Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — As we move toward Memorial Day, the American Red Cross calls on people to schedule their blood or platelet donation appointments now to help medical centers stay ready and respond quickly to emergencies. Having blood products immediately available is a key part of summer safety. With millions of Americans expected
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