Randolph County News

SIU law students use eDiscovery tools to seek justice

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A program at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is teaching students how to navigate the explosion of digital information that has transformed the practice of law.  In 2021, SIU Law established an electronic discovery or “eDiscovery” pro bono program to aid nonprofit legal aid organizations with the analysis of electronically […]

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Sculpture dedication, discussion commemorate 2024 total solar eclipse at SIU

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Recapture the awe of the 2024 total solar eclipse with a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work for an event that mesmerized thousands of spectators across Southern Illinois and millions of viewers who saw the spectacle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale during a one-year anniversary celebration on April 8 at

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Memorial Hospital names Patient Safety Advocates for 2025

CHESTER – At Memorial Hospital, our top priority is the safety of our patients. Our mission is to ensure their wellbeing through the best safety practices.   Every one of our employees dedicates themselves to ensuring the best safety practices possible to reduce harm and improve patient outcomes.   Memorial recognized Patient Safety Awareness Week,

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Friess, homeschool families fight for educational rights

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Representative David Friess this week met with a group of homeschooling families in Pinckneyville, IL, to discuss concerns regarding HB 2827. More than 50 parents were present at the meeting, which Carrie Gilliam, Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Pinckneyville, organized. The families in attendance strongly believe that this bill

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Christ Our Savior FFA members compete in horticulture

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior FFA members competed in the Horticulture competition at the SWIC greenhouse.   Members identified plants, judged plants from best to worse, and took a test on horticulture.     Members who participated are: (Starting on the left) Isaac Luebkemann, Charlie Ralphs, Brianna Brake, Olivia Crank, and Lacee Liefer.  

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Chester CUSD No. 139 Board of Education meeting minutes released

CHESTER – The minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Chester CUSD No. 139 School Districk Board of Education have been released.   CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting February 20, 2025   The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Special

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Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center staff attend 2025 Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation Conference

CHESTER – The Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center (CPRC) is proud to announce that its dedicated staff members attended the 2025 Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation Conference held on March 7-8 in Urbana, Illinois.     Melissa Soellner, RDN, ACSM-CEP and Amy Mathis, RN   The conference brought together healthcare professionals from across the

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SIU School of Aviation gets high national marks for management, flight program

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation continues to earn national attention. The program was recently ranked No. 4 among the best schools for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations by College Factual, which looks at the university’s overall Best Colleges ranking, along with areas that

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Missing New Jersey woman found in Perry County Mo.

CHESTER, Ill. – Randolph County, Illinois Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced that a Stockton, New Jersey resident has been located in Perry County, Mo. and is safe.   On Monday March 15th, 2025, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft at a residence on Eden Road, in rural Sparta Illinois. Deputies quickly learned that Maggie Zackheim, of Stockton, New Jersey, had been seen at

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CHS recognizes students with perfect Attendance and Students of the Month

There were 90 students with perfect attendance during February and five Students of the Month for March By Jim Beers CHESTER — On Wednesday March 19, Chester High School recognized students who had achieved perfect attendance for the month of February 2025, and announced the March 2025 Students of the Month. There were 90 students

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