Randolph County News

We are excited to share that Chester Grade School has been selected as one of the inaugural Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) Student Support Grant recipients for the 2026–2027 school year! Through this grant, CGS will receive $500 to help provide hygiene supplies and other basic necessities for students who may need a little extra […]

Memorial Hospital Chester is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Medical Explorers Program.    This program is open to any High School Freshman through Senior and to College Students up to age 20 throughout Randolph County and the surrounding counties. Memorial Hospital in Chester is proud to offer this free program for students interested in

DU QUOIN, Ill. – One of the Midwest’s most anticipated dirt track racing traditions is just one month away as the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Magic Mile prepares to host an exciting Labor Day weekend doubleheader on Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6. The two-day racing spectacular will feature the stars of the USAC Silver Crown

Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Lindsay Gwaltney, MSN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, to its Specialty Clinic team. Gwaltney will provide outpatient nephrology services in collaboration with Dr. Vamsi Chilluru, expanding access to specialized kidney care for patients throughout the region. Gwaltney began her career in healthcare as a licensed practical nurse before becoming a registered nurse.

There are four cranes getting set up to start the demolition of the old bridge. Crane 1 on the Missouri bank got a new big bucket added yesterday. Cranes 2 and 3 are staged downstream of the old bridge. Crane 4 was moved to near Pier 6 today to join the fun. Photos are all