Randolph County News

SIU researcher seeks to stabilize complex, uncertain water supply systems

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Everyone knows that sinking feeling when you turn on the faucet and nothing comes out. A Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher’s work aims to provide a water system design to avoid such crises. Sangmin Shin, right, assistant professor in the School of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering, works with […]

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SIU experts: Google antitrust trial represents ‘new frontier’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust case against internet search engine giant Google could have far-reaching implications for technology regulations and its impact on users, according to legal and technology experts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.   The non-jury civil trial against Google opened Tuesday in U.S. District Court

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After wrongful imprisonment in Philippines, SIU prof uses research to advocate for reforms

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Seven long years in a Philippines jail – accused of a crime he didn’t commit, which the court there would eventually clear him of – taught Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher Raymund Narag that in some justice systems the process itself is the punishment.     Raymund Narag, an

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21st Annual CHS Dance Camp is huge success

105 participants enjoy camp experience and game-day performance By Jim Beers Dance Team members included: Seniors Josalynn Anaya Amanda Kennon Kaylie Springston Grace Welborn Juniors Mirra Krieg Tia Martinez Emma Murphy Whitney Sulser Summer Valleroy Paige Hamilton Sophomores Hayden Cartwright Annah Helvey-Ahring Southern LaChance Freshmen Ashley Govero Peyton Parker Katie Werner Dance Team Coaches Adrianne

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Recreational passage at Costello Lock and Dam restricted

MODOC, Ill. — Beginning immediately, recreational lockages will be restricted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (4800 Lock and Dam Road). The Lock is taking action to manage a sustainable pool for all boat traffic in order to prevent unnecessary water loss because of very low water conditions.    

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SIU prof: UAW strike could have repercussions far beyond auto unions

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The clock is ticking toward a possible strike as the United Auto Workers contracts with Detroit’s Big Three automakers are set to expire Thursday potentially idling hundreds of thousands of workers and resulting in repercussions felt well beyond, said Gregory D. DeYong, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale associate professor of

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SIU prof studies how eagle 7K miles off course benefits economy

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Nature embraces order. So, when a cool bird shows up where it’s not supposed to be, it can be a big win for both local economies and nature lovers, say researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, who recently studied the impact of a lone Steller’s sea eagle that somehow

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Memorial Hospital breaks ground on medical office building

CHESTER — Board members, medical staff, administration, rural health clinic employees, and contractors gathered Tuesday, September 5, 2023 for a groundbreaking ceremony of the new Medical Office Building (MOB) on the Memorial Hospital campus at 1900 State Street.     Construction of the state-of-the-art facility which, will be the new home of the Chester Clinic

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First United Methodist Church hears from Betty Gengler

CHESTER – Sunday September 3 Betty Gengler from Edwardsville was the guest speaker at the First United Methodist Church in Chester.     Pastor Jim Oppedal was out of town on vacation and Gengler filled in to bring the congregation the message for the Sunday service.    Her message title was, “Time and Transformation” and

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CHS FCA attends SIU-C vs Austin Peay football game

By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) group traveled to Southern Illinois University on Saturday September 2 to watch the Salukis take on the Governors of Austin Peay.   It was Family and Faith Daya at SIU and Christian groups from all across Southern Illinois were invited to take

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