Randolph County News

CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) will host an immersive and interactive sound event on Nov. 10 with a special presentation of the Flaming Lips’ critically acclaimed “Zaireeka” studio album.     The free, public presentation is at 7 p.m. in Lawson Hall, Room 171, which is equipped […]

CHESTER – The Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) honored marketing, public relations, and communications professionals from across the state at its 2023 Fall Conference and Pinnacle Awards held at Eagle Ridge Resort in Galena October 26-27, 2023.     Mariah Bargman, Marketing & Community Relations Coordinator receives honors for Memorial Hospital

SPARTA, Ill. – The Sparta High School chorus participated in the SIUC Chorus Festival hosted at the SIUC School of Music Thursday, October 26th. These members of the Sparta High School Chorus partricipated in the SIUC Chorus Festival October 26. They are: (bottom row, from left): Lanyssa Richardson, Lily Severson, Chantel Nichols, Harmoni Cutrer, Nova Derry-Coulter, (second

The “all-you-can-eat” meal is served 4-7 at the Methodist Church in Chester By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – It’s that time of year again.  The weather has gotten cooler.  The time is changing.  People are hungry for a heavier meal.  That can only mean one thing!  It’s time for the annual Chester Methodist Men’s

Bill Enyart, US Army Maj. General retired, will be guest speaker By Jim Beers CHESTER – Veteran’s Day is Saturday November 11, 2023 and this year’s host for the Annual Chester Veteran’s Day Program will be the American Legion in Chester. The event takes place at the American Legion Post 487 in Chester located at

CHESTER – Monday, October 30, 2023 was Dr. Stephen Platt’s last day as a Family Healthcare Physician at Memorial Hospital’s Rural Health Clinics. He has served 46 years as a family doctor in Chester, Ill. Memorial Hospital hosted a retirement party for him at the Chester Country Club on October 29. Dr. Platt began his