Randolph County News

Saluki Hall of Fame football coach Rey Dempsey is SIU’s 2023 Homecoming grand marshal

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Former Saluki head football coach Rey Dempsey will be the grand marshal for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2023 Homecoming.     Coach Rey Dempsey celebrates with the 1983 national champion Salukis and fans. (SIU file photo)   Dempsey’s illustrious career included coaching for 28 years at various levels, highlighted …

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SIU’s Banned Books Week events feature readings, “Freedom of the Press” collection

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A community read-in, panel discussion and a presentation on First Amendment freedoms are the focal points as Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library recognizes Banned Books Week Oct. 2-6.     On Monday, Oct. 2, Morris Library, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois and Carbondale Public Library will hold a …

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SIU’s Morris Library to dedicate artist Herbert Fink lithograph of late state Sen. John Gilbert

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A lithograph by renowned artist Herbert Fink of Carbondale attorney and former Illinois state Sen. John Gilbert will be unveiled and presented to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, in the library’s browsing room on the south side of the building.   The …

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Randolph County schools offer ‘Birth to Three Programs’

There are several ways in which to participate! By Jim Beers CHESTER – Many parents do not know that Randolph County school districts are offering services for expectant mothers and children ages “Birth-to-Three Years Old.” Such programs are being offered in partnership with the Chester School District # 139 Grant Program titled, “Birth to Three”. …

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KidneyMobile® Health Fair held in Chester

CHESTER – The Illinois Public Health Association and National Kidney Foundation of Illinois in partnership with the Memorial Hospital of Chester, the Randolph County Health Department, and Healthy Communities Alliance hosted a kidney and diabetes screening event for the community on September 19, 2023.     The event was held at the American Legion in …

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Randolph County Health Department schedules walk in flu shot clinics

CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department has announced it will be offering flu shots to the public at several locations in the county.                                                                          The CDC recommends everyone aged six months and older get an annual flu vaccine.   The clinics will be held at these locations at the indicated:   Prairie Du Rocher …

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All invited to SIU’s Haunted Hollow Oct. 22

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — What better way is there to celebrate the Halloween season than at the Haunted Hollow, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s family friendly festival at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on Oct. 22.   It’s an all-day fun fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free. All …

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Illinois Route 150 roadwork will continue

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a lane reduction and lane closure will continue on Illinois Route 150 in Randolph County through the end of October. The project will extend from the Mississippi River to the Perry County, Illinois line. Motorists are advised to expect lane restrictions with traffic delays. IDOT says, …

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Illinois Route 4 will close, temporarily, October 13

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a portion of Illinois Route 4 will be closed for 90-minutes Friday evening, October 13th.   IDOT says the closure will extend from West Shawneetown Trail to East Green Street in the Steeleville area from 6-7:30 p.m.   IDOT advises motorists who usually travel Route 4 …

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