Randolph County News

Roadwork closes IL 4 north of Steeleville ‘T’

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess has a roadwork report. “Please be advised that Illinois Route 4 at the IL 150 intersection is now closed. Drivers traveling from Sparta to Steeleville or Chester will need to use alternate routes.” “IL 150 remains open in both directions. However, drivers traveling from Steeleville to Chester […]

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Olivia Quigley named to Eastern Illinois University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List

CHARLESTON, IL — Olivia Quigley, of Red Bud, has been named to Eastern Illinois University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List in recognition of academic excellence.   Majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice, Quigley is among fewer than 900 students named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List.   Eastern Illinois University is proud to recognize academic excellence by naming

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Sen. Terri Bryant column

PBM Reform Legislation Signed into Law   Legislation that seeks to address the unchecked influence and harmful practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1.   House Bill 1697 puts an end to spread pricing, prohibits PBMs from steering patients to their own preferred pharmacies, and requires that 100 percent

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Max Simpson of Evansville graduates from Millikin University

DECATUR, IL — Max Simpson of Evansville, IL has graduated with a B.S.N. in Nursing from Millikin University.   Max was one of more than 270 graduates recognized during the 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center on May 18, 2025.   Millikin University is a private university that provides undergraduate and

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Paper shredding, electronics recycling event slated

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess invites everyone to a recycling event Saturday at the Red Bud Sports Complex (146 Powell Road in Red Bud). The paper shredding and electronics recycling event.will run from 9 a.m. until noon.   Rep. Friess says this is a good opportunity to protect yourself from identity theft

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Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam to close for maintenance

KASKASKIA RIVER PROJECT— Beginning Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6 a.m., through Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. lockages will not be permitted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (4800 Lock and Dam Road) due to maintenance work on the culvert valve hydraulic cylinders.  According to a news release: “This closure is prep work for

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Randolph County Sheriff’s arrest reports

CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. James D. Webb 55, Chester, arrested June 30, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery.  Is incarcerated. Rusty W. Trammel 41, Sparta, arrested July 1, 2025 by Sparta Police for domestic battery.  Is incarcerated. Shane M. Rains 41, Herrin, arrested July 1, 2025

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Chester’s Jared Landeros adds another hat to his already busy schedule

Landeros balances college, Air Force Reserves and is now the area’s newest Realtor By Jim Beers CHESTER – Jared Landeros of Chester is well known in his hometown of Chester, Illinois for his athletic ability, ethics and hard work as a Chester High School YellowJacket athlete. Since his graduation from CHS in 2022, however, he

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