RED BUD, IL – State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) is welcoming an agreementreached between BJC HealthCare and Aetna that will preserve in-network access to BJChospitals, physicians, and providers for Illinois state retirees enrolled in the Aetna MedicareAdvantage plan through the Total Retiree Advantage Illinois (TRAIL) program throughout 2027.In an official letter sent to state […]
November 9, 2026 Joshua D. Stacy 40, Steeleville, arrested November 3, 2026 by Steeleville Police for aggravated battery. Pretrial Release. Christopher A. Morrison 43, Swanwick IL, arrested November 4, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for driving while license suspended. Pretrial Release. Michael E. Woods 57, Chester, arrested November 4, 2026 by
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki fans at the upcoming Military Appreciation football game will have their eyes to the sky as two U.S. Air Force A-10 “Warthog” pilots, who are Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni, will fly over Saluki Stadium as a salute to service for our nation’s veterans and active-duty military. Col. Rick “McGraw” Mitchell
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Meeting Agenda Date: Nov 12, 2026, Thursday Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: City Hall 1330 Swanwick St., Chester, IL 62233 Meeting Leader: Joanna Tudor 1. Attendance & Roll Call (Check box for Present, note ‘A’ for Absent) [ ] Mayor: Joey Eggemeyer [ ] Chair: Joanna Tudor [ ] Committee Member: Gaynelle Tudor
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The “all-you-can-eat” meal is served 4-7 at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Chester BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – It’s that time of year again. The weather has gotten cooler. The time has changed. People are hungry for a heavier meal. That can only mean one thing! It’s time for the annual Chester Methodist Men’s
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Memorial Hospital is proud to announce it has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, a nationally recognized symbol of quality that reflects the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality healthcare to the communities it serves. This achievement continues Memorial Hospital’s history of accreditation and demonstrates the organization’s dedication to meeting
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0CHESTER PARK BOARD MEETING AGENDACITY HALL, 1330 SWANWICK STREET, CHESTER, ILLINOIS 62233TUESDAY, Oct 10th, 2026, 6 P.M.1. CALL TO ORDER2. ROLL CALL3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING5. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS OFINTEREST
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Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy BY JIM BEERS Chester Grade School recognized 22 students on Friday October 16, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — With 73% percent of his roster comprised of first- and second-year members, Nathan L. Lincoln, coach of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis, wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this year’s squad. What he discovered was a complete team effort that carried the 10-time and defending National Intercollegiate Flying
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