Randolph County News

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Francis J. Gavin, a professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and director of the Henry Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Gavin and John Shaw, institute director, will discuss Gavin’s new book, “Thinking Historically […]

28 students recognized for showing Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday September 19, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its 2nd set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade are eligible

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — From tunes born during the American Revolution to an arrangement of songwriting genius Bob Dylan’s music, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble will present “Classics” at Shryock Auditorium in a free performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.     Members of the SIU Wind Ensemble

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II introduces three new leaders who have already hit the ground running this school year. Nathan Kingery is serving as Bloomsdale Elementary principal, Dr. Stephanie Sulser has joined Ste. Genevieve Elementary as assistant principal, and Mike Horn leads the district’s maintenance operations. About the new Bloomsdale Elementary

CHESTER – The Illinois Department of Transportation yesterday announced that the historic Little Mary’s River Covered Bridge, a pedestrian-only structure located along Illinois 150 approximately four miles north of Chester in Randolph County, is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 22, following a nearly yearlong restoration effort. The $312,000 project carefully balanced historic preservation with modern safety upgrades following