CHESTER – A Boil Water Order was placed in effect Saturday for all residents on Solomon, Palestine Road, Diamond Cross, Lake View Estates, York Road, Oakdale, Robinson and the Randolph County Lake until further notice.
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will use a $445,500 federal grant to explore ways of turning off a genetic switch that allows rare but devasting cancer to progress in children. Judith Davie, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the SIU School of Medicine,
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Passengers enjoy tours of Popeye Town By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The American Countess visited the Chester riverfront Wednesday August 2nd. The regal paddlewheel river cruise ship stopped in Chester on its way down the Mighty Mississippi. While docked at Chester Landing passengers had the opportunity to take bus tours of the city
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school installed Administrator Sherry Prange, and three new teachers. Mr. Micah Preuss, Mrs. Jessica Preuss and Pastor Lyle Buettner on Sunday. Micah Preuss, Jessica Preuss, Sherry Prange and Pastor Buettner. COS is fully staffed for the upcoming school year. The Installation service was held at
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MEQUON, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Spring Honors List for the 2022-23 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.60 GPA and complete at least 12 undergraduate credits. Among the students named to the list: Red Bud, Ill. David Koester, Freshman,
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The Chester Fire Department was called out to a house fire Tuesday at 11:50 a.m. The call was due to a reported residential fire at 753 Swanwick Street. The caller who reported the fire stated that there was a smoking electrical box in the basement of the
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CHESTER – The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with Memorial Hospital and the Randolph County Health Department to provide a free kidney, health screening, and health fair on September 19, 2023 for all community members. The screening will be held at the Chester American Legion from 10:00am-2:00pm, and anyone interested in getting
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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Thirty-four years after leaving the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus two classes short of a bachelor’s, Percy James Timberlake Jr. of Chicago has earned his degree, thanks to SIU’s Project 90 initiative. “I wanted to show my children it’s never too late to get an education or finish what
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is rolling out the maroon welcome mat for new and returning students with weeks and weeks of special activities during Saluki Startup and Weeks of Welcome. Dawg Days facilitates a successful transition SIU’s Dawg Days New Student Retreat, set for Aug. 13-16 at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, is
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: Joseph A. Rulevish 49, Dix IL, arrested July 31, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for violation of bail bond. Is incarcerated. Susan A. Seyferth 39, Sparta, arrested July 31, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for violation of
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