RED BUD — A statement from State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud): “It is with great pleasure that we are collecting toys for our second annual toy drive. Last year, the success of our toy drive allowed so many children in our district to enjoy Christmas morning with a new toy under the tree. […]
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CARBONDALE, Ill. – Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a human rights organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree following approval by the SIU Board of Trustees today (Dec. 1). Stevenson is one of five individuals recommended by SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin A.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale officials will investigate the feasibility of three projects that could improve sustainability and better heat and cool campus buildings, following today’s (Dec. 1) vote by the SIU Board of Trustees. The proposed projects are: Two new natural gas fired boilers to replace a 30-year-old gas boiler
SPRINGFIELD — The latest Illinois map of Community Levels shows Randolph County, which had been at a low for several weeks, has now risen to a medium level. When making decisions about community prevention strategies and individual preventive behaviors in addition to vaccination, health officials and people should consider the COVID-19 Community Level in the
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Titus M. Clay 25, Sparta, arrested November 21, 2022 by Sparta Police for violation of bail bond. Is incarcerated. Cody L. Lynn 30, Middleburg, KY, arrested November 23, 2022 by Chester Police for improper lane usage & possession of
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 39-year-old Sparta, Illinois man escaped injury in a traffic crash Sunday afternoon on I-44 in Phelps County, Mo. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Wilkes Marquis was the driver of a westbound 2020 Hino box truck which ran off the right side of the roadway, returned to the roadway and
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CHESTER — The Chester Eagles Aerie 3252 donated $1,400 to the 2022 “Shop with a Cop” program Tuesday November 22 at the Eagles Club. The “Shop with a Cop” activity allows many children from the area to spend an evening shopping with one of numerous police officers in Chester and Randolph County to purchase Christmas
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CHESTER — The Chester Eagles Aerie 3252 donated $300 for the 2022 Toys for Tots program which will be giving gifts to children this year during the Christmas season, as in the past several decades. Making the presentation Tuesday November 22 at the Eagles Club were several officers and members. Pictured (left to right) are
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CHESTER – The Chester CUSD 139 School Board meeting minutes from the regular meeting held October 19th and the special meeting held November 1st have been released. CHESTER SCHOOL BOARD 110122
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CHESTER — Chester volunteers turned out October 26 for another Chester Area Christian Food Pantry “Mobile Market”. Roy Wunderlich and Dr. Alan Liefer prepare food items for distribution at the October 26 Chester Area Christian Food Pantry “Mobile Market”. Photos by Jim Beers Another volunteer: Alvin Petrowske of Chester checks visitors in
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