Randolph County News

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is launching “Rising Stars in Illinois Politics” — a new conversation series that focuses on a new generation of the state’s leaders — with state Rep. Margaret Croke of Old Town. Croke, a Democrat who represents the 12th District, will join John Shaw, institute director, […]

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Richard E. Butts 63, Chester, arrested March 26, 2023 by Chester Police for criminal trespass to state land and driving while license revoked. Released after posting $150 cash bond.   Daniel G. Aponte 31, Sparta, arrested March 28, 2023 by Steeleville Police

CHESTER – The tentative agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Chester City Council has been released.   The meeting is open to the public.   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 3, 2023           I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                               II.            ROLL CALL      III.            PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   READING OF MINUTES OF

RANDOLPH COUNTY –  voters go to the polls tomorrow. Among the contested races: Chester: Don Berry and Joseph Allison for Ward Three Alderperson, Danny Valleroy and Ray Allison for Ward Four Alderperson. Red Bud: Susan Harbaugh and Daniel Brotz for Mayor Sparta: Three candidates for two open positions for commissioner: Bobby Klausing, Gary Hanna and

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Acclaimed author Rafael Frumkin will speak at Southern Illinois University Carbondale at 5 p.m. April 6, and everyone is welcome to attend the free event in the John C. Guyon Auditorium at Morris Library. Frumkin, a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and the Medill School of Journalism, is

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Stephen Higgins, professor and director of the University of Vermont’s Center on Behavior and Health, will present the Robert Russell Visiting Scholar lecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 5, and the public is welcome to attend. The presentation, “Leveraging the Reinforcement Process to Improve Health,” will be at

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra closes out its 2022-23 season, beginning next week with a family friendly performance April 4 at SIU Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.   In addition to the spring family concert — the second part of the symphony’s introduction to orchestral masterpieces — a pair of free