by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — J. Phil Gilbert, a senior judge with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, will deliver the keynote address during commencement ceremonies for the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School on Friday, May 8. The ceremony at 1 p.m. in Shryock Auditorium will honor 87 […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating seniors Kassidee and Kennadee Gabby didn’t need to go too far to find their niche and success in college. Twins Kassidee, left, and Kennadee Gabby of Marion will earn their respective bachelor’s degrees in SIU Carbondale’s School of Art and Design program May 9. (Photo
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 46 year old, Keyven Gasaway of Percy, Illinois, 39 year old Lisa Boitano of Chester Illinois, and 33 year old Justin Rettig of Sparta, Illinois. Keyven Gasaway Gasaway has been charged with 1 count of Burglary and 1 count of
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CARBONDALE – Described by colleagues as a “silent wizard of the institution,” Mickey Soltys works quietly in the background at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, fixing problems before anyone realizes they could become problems. Mickey Soltys (center) receives the 2026 Staff Excellence Award from Nick Wortman, assistant vice chancellor of human resources, (left) and
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CHESTER – The Chester Personnel and Insurance Committee will have a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The notice of the meeting and tentative agenda: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER PERSONNEL & INSURANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that the
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Listed as arrested: 27-year-old Deshaun A. Crispin of Sparta, April 27, 2026 by Sparta Police for aggravated assault. Pretrial Release. 52-year-old Douglas H. Inselmann of Steeleville April 28, 2026 by Steeleville Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine, driving
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RED BUD – Ilinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) is proud to announce the 2026 Women’s Leadership Initiative Summit on June 24, 2026, at Southwestern Illinois College’s Red Bud Campus. This event will aim to bring together high school girls from across the region for a day focused on leadership, mentorship, and personal growth.
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CHESTER – Chester High School has announced the April Students of the Month. Pictured (left to right) are Ryan Juenger, Reed Petrowske, and Lexi Davis. Jim Beers Photo The three students were nominated by members of the CHS faculty. The presentation of certificates was made Wednesday April 29 during the RTI Period in the Professor
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet this evening at 6 in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick St., Chester. The tentative agenda for this evening’s meeting of the Chester City Council has been released. CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 4, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. today in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The notice and tentative agenda for the meeting: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee
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