SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the Southwest Connector Planning and Environmental Linkages study, which is evaluating proposed improvements from just south of Waterloo to just north of Murphysboro through Monroe, Randolph, Perry and Jackson counties. The meeting will be held: Thursday, Aug. 20 4-7 p.m. […]
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CHESTER – A meeting of the Chester Downstate Police Pension Fund will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. The tentative agenda for the meeting:
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CHESTER – A special meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda:
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is once again earning national recognition for its commitment as one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly institutions by an academic honors society for associate-degree granting colleges and universities. This marks the fourth consecutive year that SIU Carbondale is listed on Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
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MoDOT-IDOT News Release ILLINIS-MISSOURI State Line – On Saturday, July 11, the Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation were joined by local officials and dignitaries, representatives from the Design-Build contractor team, and hundreds of excited community members to celebrate completion of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge. The new bridge replaces the Chester Bridge,
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Matthew Marino, board-certified Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery specialist, to the Specialty Clinic team beginning in August 2026. Dr. Marino joins fellow ENT specialists, Dr. Rebecca Brandsted and Dr. John Park, expanding access to comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois, recently upgraded its emergency radio communication system, enhancing the hospital’s ability to maintain reliable communications during both routine operations and emergency situations. Kim Ruebke, ER Nurse Manager, Marci Klein, RN, and Charlie Bargman II, Bio/Med Technician. The new radio equipment is part of the statewide
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GLEN CARBON — The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is in attendance at the 58th National Council Session (NCS) of Girl Scouts of the USA, which kicked off on July 20 in Washington, DC. The NCS is the primary business meeting held every three years for Girl Scouts of the USA where elected delegates
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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess’ office is hosting a paper shredding, tire and electronic recycling event on Saturday August 1 in Red Bud. Those seeking to recycle tires are limited to either five passenger vehicle tires or two large tractor tires per person. Some of the items to be recycled
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – On Friday, July 24, the U.S. convenience store industry will unite for the eighth annual 24/7 Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing everyday heroes—including first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, 9-1-1 professionals, and American Red Cross volunteers—who selflessly serve their communities around the clock. This year, Rhodes Convenience Stores will offer a free order
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