CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Red Bud, Illinois resident is one of five persons the SIU Alumni Association has selected to join the organization’s board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1. Jonathan A. Tallman graduated from SIU-C in 1998. He is currently the superintendent of Red Bud Community Unit School […]
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ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service in St. Louis reported some tree damage in the River Region on Saturday. At 5:07 p.m. a large tree was reported down in Sparta in Randolph County. There was one report of tree damage out of Missouri. It was reported at 4:29 p.m. a mile
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda:
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet Monday at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The tentative agenda:
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nancy Yu was attracted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by the glass program’s strength and diversity. Intricate glass works by Southern Illinois University Carbondale May 2026 Master of Fine Arts graduate Nancy Yu (top) and third-year MFA student Julia Jenkins (bottom) were among several exhibitions by SIU
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DU QUOIN, IL — Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250th birthday celebration, Saturday, July 4. For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track
SPARTA, IL —Sparta Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Sara Malone, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, to the medical team at Steeleville Clinic. Dr. Malone provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families of all ages, from children to adults. She emphasizes prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term management of chronic conditions,
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The old agricultural adage goes, “knee-high by the 4th of July.” It’s a visual cue indicating whether farmers will have a bountiful harvest in the fall based on the height of their corn stalks. Joy Howard, president of the Agricultural Robotics Club, helped design and program a robot that can
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: James P. Lobisch 34, Steeleville, arrested June 22, 2026 by Steeleville Police for criminal sexual assault. Pretrial Release. Michael P. Zaccheus 47, Ellis Grove, arrested June 22, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of
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By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night there were approximately 40 different organizations and individuals that sponsored monetary scholarships to graduating seniors. These seniors had the opportunity to commit to attending collegiate institutions next fall. In numerous situations, more than one scholarship was presented by the same entity, therefore,
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