Randolph County News

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) held their annual United We Lead Gala on Friday, September 12 in Edwardsville, Illinois. Thanks to the generous support of the community, the event raised nearly $110,000 for the organization.     The United We Lead Gala, themed “Building a Sweeter Future” in 2025, brings […]

CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Mobile Market was held Wednesday, September 24th     Students from Amy Miller’s Class at Chester High School volunteered Wednesday September 24 at the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market. Mrs. Miller’s Class volunteers several times a year at this event, and the students are excellent workers. Pictured

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — With an afternoon of special activities on Oct. 24, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the centennial of Davies Hall, named for Dorothy Davies, founder of SIU women’s college athletics.   The Davies Centennial Celebration is set for noon-2 p.m. at Davies Hall, and special invited guests include alumni from Saluki

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Haunted Hollow, the always popular fall family fun fest at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, returns Oct. 19 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.     All ages enjoy Touch of Nature’s annual Haunted Hollow. (SIU Carbondale photo)   There’s fun in store for all ages at the

CHESTER – On October 1, 2025, Memorial Hospital in Chester, hosted a comprehensive Emergency Decontamination Training session, welcoming both its own Decontamination team and three members from Sparta Community Hospital’s Decon team.     Led by Scott Klosterman of BJC Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the training provided critical education and hands-on experience to enhance regional

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Entries are now being accepted for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2025 Homecoming parade, which will make its way through the city streets and onto campus, beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 25.   Bands, floats and other groups are welcome to join the parade and compete for prizes. Enter by

Patti Carter, City of Chester Recreation Director CHESTER – The City of Chester has a full schedule for the 2025 Fall Festival to be held October 16-19. The weekend has something for everyone to enjoy.   Swyear Amusements will return with their wonderful rides. Armbands will be available every day of the festival. The armbands