Randolph County News

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Former Ottawa, Illinois, Mayor Robert Eschbach will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a special virtual conversation at 10 a.m. Friday, March 14. Eschbach, who received the 2024 Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award, will discuss decades of community activity and municipal leadership with John Shaw, institute director. Former Ottawa

CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has announced its March 2025 classes. To register or inquire about any class, please call 618-426-4425, or email the guild at mvartguild62233@gmail.com.   Upcoming classes are: 3/8         Teen Art Guild  ages 10+   1-3pm                 Experimenting with abstract painting                 Instructor:  Barb McCormick 3/11       Stained Glass Creations   

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester is pleased to announce a generous donation of $11,987 from the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, raised through the Tree of Remembrance Campaign. This contribution will be used to purchase a Bladder Scan i10 for the Emergency Room Department.     Auxiliary President Mardell Granger presents check to Tom Search Board

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital hosted its Annual GoRed for Women event, titled “Simplify to Amplify,” on February 27 at the Chester Country Club. The event saw a wonderful turnout, with eighty women in attendance, all eager to learn about heart health and ways to improve their well-being.       Dr. Monica Lukose presents to

DUQUOIN – Illinois State Police K9 DuQ has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. ​ K9 DuQ’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s and embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love – Trained to Serve – Loyal Always”. Vested Interest

CHESTER – The January Jackets of the Month at Chester Grade School have been announced.     They are (left to right) Brantley Hall, Kindergarten; Cora Hargis, 1st Grade; Bennett Carter, 2nd Grade; Hank Utz, 3rd Grade; Kinsley Middendorf, 7th Grade; and Myra Yankey, 8th Grade. Students that were not present for the photo include: