Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — With an evidence-based, individualized and comprehensive approach, Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is enjoying significant increases in first-time passage rates for recent graduates sitting for bar exams.     Thomas Reichert, an assistant professor of law with SIU Simmons Law School, leads a contracts class for first-year law students. (Photos by […]

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday at 6:30 at City Hall.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda   October 16, 2025   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Brenda Owen   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award-JoAnn

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Girls and boys in grades 5-9 can have fun exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, math and more during the annual Expanding Your Horizons conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Saturday, Nov. 1.     An Expanding Your Horizons participant enjoys the Saffron Scientific Histology Services Lab with longtime workshop

CHESTER – The Chester Zoning Board of Appeal will meet Thursday, October 23 at 6 p.m. in the city hall, 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester, Ill.   THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS   OPEN MEETINGS ACT NOTICE   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that: Jeff Bohnert, member of the Zoning Board

CHESTER – The Chester School District Board of Education will meet in executive and regular sessions Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, Ill.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m.   Executive Session            

By Terri Bryant, Illinois State Senator MURPHYSBORO – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant has released her latest bulletin. Major Road and Bridge Investments Coming to the 58th District The 58th Senate District will see significant transportation investments in 2026, thanks to projects included in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program. In 2026, more than $107