BY JIM BEERS The Chester Fire Department was paged out Thursday August 20 at 1:23 p.m. The location of the fire was at 760 Swanwick Street. The report notified the Chester Fire Department that the structure, a house, was on fire and that it was thought that the house was unoccupied. At […]
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DU QUOIN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 Special Agents arrested 28-year-old Amanda Russell and 34-year-old Michael Russell of Du Quoin, IL for Involuntary Manslaughter among other charges after the death of their 1-year-old daughter. On August 17, 2026, the Du Quoin Police Department requested ISP’s assistance with a
SPRINGFIELD – Following the recent announcement regarding major operational changes at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, a delegation of Southern Illinois lawmakers and community stakeholders will host a town hall meeting on August 26 at Anna-Jonesboro Community High School.The town hall is open to the general public, and Southern Illinois residents
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RED BUD, IL – State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) issued the following statementfollowing a recent visit with members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus to the MidcontinentIndependent System Operator (MISO) headquarters in Indiana.“Last month, I joined my colleagues in the Illinois Freedom Caucus for a visit to the MISOheadquarters in Indiana to learn more about
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Jessica Stumpe and Jason Sibley received 2026-27 Methodist Men Scholarships and Jessica Stumpe also received a Methodist Women Scholarship; Gabe Coffman was also offered a UMM Scholarship BY JIM BEERS A long-standing tradition at the First United Methodist Church in Chester was continued this year as four college scholarships were offered to three Chester
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August 20, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters Linda Schafer Tourism Brenda Owen Group tour Aug 28-29 Popeye presentation at Orris Theatre in Ste. Gen October 17 @ 7:00 PM
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Memorial Hospital has purchased two new LeadCare II Blood Lead Analyzers to make lead testing easier and more convenient. One device is located in the Memorial Hospital Laboratory, and the second is available through the Chester Clinic Lab. Rural Health Clinic laboratory staff pose with new testing device. L-R Emalie Chausse, Kelly Rhoades, and Jennifer
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August 20, 2026A REGULAR MEETING of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held on August 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chester EarlyChildhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL.1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 5:30 p.m.2. Executive Session2.1 For the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or
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August 17, 2026 Michael P. McDonald 60, Perryville MO, arrested August 12, 2026 by Illinois State Police on a Monroe County WI warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Released after posting bond. Orian A. White 42, Sparta, arrested August 12, 2026 by Sparta Police for grooming, indecent solicitation, and traveling
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Retired teachers participated in “The Wave” to welcome back the children to their first day of school. The retired teachers hope CGS and CHS have a great year!!!
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