Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Brightly lit third-floor studio lights in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Quigley Hall on late nights in early April mean one thing — the clock is ticking for students to complete their bold, artistic visions for the Fashion Studies program’s Student Showcase and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 23.     Noah […]

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital has completed an improvement project in its Operating Rooms with the installation of new flooring in both surgical suites. This upgrade supports infection prevention efforts and reinforces the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality patient care.       The OR staff gathers on the new surgical suite flooring

CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event By Jim Beers CHESTER – 2026 marked the 4th year for the Chester High School student recognition program rightfully titled, “The Distinguished YellowJacket Program”. The program was launched in the spring of 2023 and has been a huge hit

CHESTER – When it comes to protecting children on the road, even well-cared-for car seats may not be as safe as they appear. Memorial Hospital is helping parents and grandparents take the guesswork out of car seat safety by offering free car seat inspections led by certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician Zach Dunker.  

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An exhibition celebrating Marianne Carus’ international advocacy for children’s learning and wellbeing — and the opening of her papers for public research — is Friday, April 17, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library. SIU Carbondale School of Education Dean Victoria Groves-Scott will give a presentation honoring Cricket Magazine founder