CHESTER – The Chester Fire Department was called out twice on Sunday in frigid temperatures, that were around zero degrees, if not below zero. Firefighters were paged to 2711 State Street in Chester at 6:36 a.m. Sunday for a structure fire. Chester Police were first on scene and reported a fully involved detacted garage […]
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Alek R. Jarrett 43, Chester, arrested January 20, 2026 by Chester Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear for driving while license suspended and cited for driving while license suspended. Pretrial Release William C. Haupt 44,
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CHESTER – I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all road crews who have been working around the clock to keep our roads as clear and safe as possible during these hazardous conditions. This includes IDOT, Randolph County highway crews, and our local municipal street departments. Your dedication and long hours are
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is welcoming three exceptional providers to its new Convenient Care clinic, opening next month in the Medical Office Building addition on the hospital campus. The expanded walkin clinic will enhance access to timely, patient-centered care for families across the region. Leading the Convenient Care team is Cindy Snider, FNPC,
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ADELPHI, MD — Jessica Whittom of Steeleville has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and
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RIVER REGION – The following schools and government offices have announced they will be closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026. Chester CUSD 139 will be closed today. We will have an E-Learning Day. Steeleville schools in Illinois are closed today. Perry County School District 32 will be closed today. This is a
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AMES, Iowa – More than 11,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 fall semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours
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SIU is offering great ticket deals for Chester fans wanting to attend the game! By Jim Beers CHESTER – Wednesday January 28 the Southern Illinois University Salukis host the Northern Iowa University Panthers in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at the Banterra Center on the campus of SIU-C. The contest will be an early start
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CHESTER – The minutes of the December 18 and December 19 meetings of the Chester CUSD 139 Board of Education have been released. December 18: CHESTER BOE December 18, 2025 Minutes December 19: CHESTER BOE December 19, 2025 Minutes
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SEWARD, NE — Christine Liefer of Red Bud was one of 267 Concordia University, Nebraska students recently named to the honors list for the Fall 2025 semester. Students must earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing a minimum of 12 credit hours to be eligible for this list. About Concordia University,
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