Randolph County News

LEBANON, Ill.– McKendree University proudly congratulates its outstanding students across all disciplines for their high overall academic achievement.   Corey Rheinecker of Sparta, Ill.,was recognized for excellence in the study of business administration.   The 2023 honorees were selected by full-time faculty members based on four major components of McKendree University’s mission: responsible citizenship, engagement, […]

CHESTER – The Chester Planning Commission will meet in regular session Thursday at 5 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.   Chester Planning Commission City of Chester, Illinois Meeting Agenda Thursday April 27, 2023 5:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   III. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING   STANDING REPORTS   OLD

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports.   Arrested were:   Ashley N. Wittenbrink 36, Baldwin, arrested April 17, 2023 by Sparta Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.  Is incarcerated.   Kristina L. Babb 45, St Mary MO, arrested April 17, 2023 by Chester

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – An “active threat” training on April 20 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale was a success, allowing teams to assess how they respond to an emergency, university officials say. “Overall, the exercises went well,” said Ben Newman, director of public safety and chief of police. “Our leaders worked effectively together

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — A symposium on native plant life and issues affecting it is set for Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.   The theme for this year’s Illinois Indigenous Plants Symposium is “Illinois Plants in a Changing Climate.” The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored