State of the art facility is fully staffed and programming is up-and-running! By Rachel Marshall, principal and Dr. Jim Beers, reporter CHESTER, Ill. — The Chester Early Childhood Center proudly opened its doors to students for the first time on August 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone for early education in Randolph County. After […]
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David H Friess, Illinois State Representative, District 115 Happy Fall! Veto Session is coming up next month, and I’m looking forward to getting back to the Capitol, though not to watch Democrats introduce more bad bills, and raise taxes. My focus remains on fighting for Southern Illinois values and keeping you informed about the issues
CARBONDALE — Geology Professor Ken B. Anderson, director of the SIU Advanced Energy Institute (AEI) in Carbondale, was honored September 18, 2025, with the Southern Illinois University System Inventor of the Year Award. Anderson The award honors an exemplary faculty member who has shown an ability to innovate at the highest level,
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CAPE GIRARDEAU — As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now. For many, daily routines shift as the
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Patti Carter, City of Chester Recreation Director CHESTER – The City of Chester has a full schedule for the 2025 Fall Festival to be held October 16-19. The weekend has something for everyone to enjoy. We are pleased to announce that Swyear Amusements will returning with their wonderful rides. Armbands will be available every
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CHESTER – The minutes of the last two meetings of the Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 have been released. The meetings included the regular meeting on August 21 and a special meeting on August 23. CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting August 21, 2025 The
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CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 42 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the 2025-2026 school year. Sheryl A. Tucker, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said she is looking forward to learning about their scholarly and creative activities and how they will contribute in the classroom. “We are excited about the
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: 55-year-old Tracy L. Jany of Chester, September 15, 2025 by Chester Police on a Randolph County warrant for retail theft and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Incarcerated. 28-year-old Marcos Atsin-Leonides of Chester September 17, 2025 by Chester Police for home
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series kicks off its second season on Friday, Sept. 26, featuring recent Southern Illinois University Carbondale master’s degree graduate João Vitor. The free, public program, “Classical Guitar,” will also feature guitar student Alexandria Alyse Cutting, a Carbondale Community High School freshman who studies guitar with Vitor. The
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 800 students from 19 area high schools will meet faculty and staff to get a closer look at resources and academic programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during SIU Day from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24. After the welcome, students will take part
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