CHESTER – As part of “Kindness Week” 2024-25, staff members at Chester Grade School nominated students that have been seen displaying an act of kindness during “Kindness Week” or as a regular part of their normal school interactions. Kindness Week Coordinator, Kacey Crook, school counselor, said, “We are so proud of all of our […]
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RED BUD, IL – Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) joined fellow representatives Charlie Meier and Bill Hauter at a press conference yesterday to address the escalating crisis of drug exposure incidents in Illinois correctional facilities, including multiple cases at Menard Correctional Center in his district. The representatives called for immediate action to protect
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By Jerrod Peters, Sheriff CHESTER — The Chester Police Department, Steeleville Police Department and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office are now accepting donations for the 7th annual Cops and Kids at Christmas program. The program provides families in need, the opportunity to go holiday shopping with a member of local law enforcement. The holiday
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CHESTER – A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held this evening, Nov 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chester Community High School Juergens Gym located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL. AGENDA Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m. Executive Session
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 at city hall. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda for tonight’s meeting: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda November 21, 2024 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA members recently participated in an agronomy competition at Valmeyer High School. Members judged the quality of soybeans, corn, hay, and silage, as well as identifying crop seeds, weed seeds, weeds, and insects. Members who participated are listed below: (Starting on the top row, left to
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Several local community volunteer organizations throughout the 58th Senate District received free turkeys ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, thanks to the partnership between State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. “Providing these turkeys is about more than just food, it’s about giving families the chance to gather
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Large crowd enjoys ceremony and delicious FREE lunch By Jim Beers CHESER, IL. – Monday November 11 was Veteran’s Day 2024 and the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony was held at the VFW Post 3553 in Chester. It was a beautiful day and a large crowd came out to honor all United States Veterans. World War
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: Jacob R. Turley 22, Red Bud, arrested November 13, 2024 by Red Bud Police for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Brandy D. Webb 40, Sparta, arrested November 13, 2024 by Sparta Police for Domestic battery, a Jackson County
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SIKESTON—Missouri Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs on the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River. You can see the Mississippi River through the hole in the driving surface of the Chester Bridge. This section of roadway
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