Randolph County News

CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, is pleased to announce the 2024-25* Illinois State Scholars including six from Chester High School.     Those students are Jordan Buskohl, John Gilbert, Garret Hopkins, Rylie McDonough, Lucas Thompson, and Mabry Wingerter.   These top-performing high school seniors […]

EVANSVILLE – The Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA participated in the Agronomy CDE at Valmeyer, where they took 11th place.     There, they judged crops, seeds, weeds, insects, crop seeds, and weed seeds.    

CHESTER – The Chester Eagles is hosting a winter clothing drive and an ugly sweater contest on December 2.     Donations are needed for coats, hats, mittens, snow boots and cash.   These donations will benefit the children at Chester, Trico and Steelville Elementary Schools.   Donations may be dropped off at the Chester

Veterans, students, staff, and guests enjoy most meaningful hour-long event By Jim Beers CHESTER – For years the Chester Grade School has hosted local veterans at a school-wide assembly to honor those who served America. This year was no exception, in fact the 2023 event was one of the best! Local Chester Marine Veterans Lee

CHESTER — The following Chester Grade School students received a “Hive” Character Award on Friday October 27.   Hive Awards are presented to students who demonstrate one of the characteristics of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy.     Students receiving awards are: (front row, from left) Jax Casten, Zayne Houk, Joslyn Gregory, Jaxtyn Rensing, Phoenix