CARBONDALE, Ill. — Theresa Claiborne, the first Black woman to serve as a pilot in the United States Air Force, will discuss her groundbreaking military career during a discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in SIU Student Center Ballroom B. Theresa Claiborne The conversation with John Shaw, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, […]
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CHESTER — Voters in Randolph County said yes to a change in the way money from the school facilities sales tax is used. The question on the ballot stated: :In addition to school facility purposes, shall Randolph County school districts be authorized to use revenues from the tax commonly referred to as the school facilities
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to celebrate Patient Safety Week by announcing the successful installation of new Pyxis MedStations; advanced medication dispensing systems now serving the Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency Room, Operating Room, and Infusion & Chemotherapy Departments. These upgraded systems replace older machines that will no longer be supported by the hospital’s electronic medical
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 4 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state including Derby Lake at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex near Sparta in Randolph County. An early opportunity at select trout sites – the spring catch-and-release fishing season – will open
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CHESTER – The minutes of the Thursday, February 19, 2026 meeting of the Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 have been released. CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting February 19, 2026 The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Regular Meeting
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The photographic talents of 12 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and recent graduates will be on display beginning Saturday, March 21, at the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mount Vernon. “Silver Heart,” a silver gelatin print by John Boucher, is one of 12 photographs by SIU students
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — High school students from across Illinois and Missouri will enjoy a day of competition and accomplishment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Math Field Day on March 24 at the Banterra Center. Participants come from around the region to compete in SIU’s annual Math Field Day. Photo provided. A maximum
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — An amazing myriad of experiences awaits participants in the 2026 summer camps at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Youths can hone their skills, learn, explore new horizons and much more at dozens of enriching, educational and fun summer camps. The eclectic and diverse camp lineup offers something for all ages, abilities
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28 students earn HIVE Awards By Jim Beers CHESTER – There were 28 students at Chester Grade School who earned HIVE awards for demonstrating the character traits of having RESPECT; Initiating RESPONSIBILITY; valuing SAFETY; and encouraging EMPATHY. Nine students earned recognition for respect, 11 students for responsibility, 1 for safety, and 7 for sympathy. Those
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CHESTER – A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held this evening, March 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m.
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