Randolph County News

Randolph Co. Health Dept. continues to administer flu shots

CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department has announced it will be offering flu shots to the public at several locations in the county.   The CDC recommends everyone aged six months and older get an annual flu vaccine. The clinics will be held at these locations at the indicated:   Evansville American Legion 1001 […]

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Earth Science Week at SIU to educate people about resources, promote sustainability

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Learn more about the rocks and minerals that make up the planet we live on during Earth Science Week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Started in 1998 by the American Geosciences Institute, Earth Science Week is aimed at promoting a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and

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Christ Our Savior homecoming court

EVANSVILLE, Ill. — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school will be hosting its homecoming Saturday. The theme is Enchanted Forest. Class representatives are Freshmen Lacee Liefer and Sam Eisemann, Sophmore representatives Brianna Brake and Isaac Sims, Junior representatives Christine Liefer and Isaac Luebkemann. Candidates for queen are Alyssa Heimann and Ellie Dawkins. King canidates are

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Girls and boys invited to explore STEM careers at SIU conference

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Girls and boys in grades 5-9 can explore careers in science and mathematics during an event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this November. Students learn about the field of dentistry during the 2022 Expanding Your Horizons conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. (Photo provided) Registration is now open for the

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Illinois Manufacturers celebrate Manufacturing Month with launch of ‘Makers on the Move’ statewide bus tour at the Boeing Company

MASCOUTAH – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) today launched the second annual “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour, which will visit manufacturing facilities, educational institutions and community centers across Illinois to celebrate Manufacturing Month and raise awareness about the exciting career opportunities available in the industry. The “Makers on

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SIU’s Salukis Care Week, Oct. 9-13, to help students with emotional wellness

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — During Salukis Care Week, set for Oct. 9-13, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is partnering with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to ensure all students have the personal, psychological, mental and emotional support they need in order to not feel overwhelmed, exhausted or anxious. A variety

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SIU celebrating Campus Sustainability Month in October

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — In the tradition of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s longstanding commitment to sustainability and being “green,” the university is planning a variety of special events this month in recognition of October as Campus Sustainability Month. Students created keychains from plastic bottle caps at the Sustainability Hub during Dawgs Nite Out,

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SIU’s Dewey Center celebrates reopening with international symposium on John Dewey

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An interdisciplinary, international conference next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will focus on the work of American philosopher and educator John Dewey and highlight the resurgence of the university’s Center for Dewey Studies. Matthew J. Brown is the new director of the Center for Dewey Studies at SIU

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