Randolph County News

CHS announces 2022 Homecoming activities

King and Queen Candidates have been nominated By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Chester High School Student Council Co-Sponsors Sara Hammel and Amy Miller have announced the Homecoming plans for 2022.  Homecoming is September 26 through October 1 and a full slate of activities have been arranged. Chester High School has announced its 2022

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Illinois Humanities to launch series exploring the pursuit of a more perfect union, starting with Kaskaskia, Illinois’ First State Capital 

Kaskaskia and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union will kick off with a video premiere October 6 and a discussion at Chester Public Library October 11.   CHICAGO – This fall, Illinois Humanities will present a new community event series, Kaskaskia and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, exploring the demographic, cultural, and

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Memorial Hospital to host programs on Medicare

CHESTER – Chester Memorial Hospital reminds members that open enrollment for Medicare will be Oct. 15-Dec 7.   Understanding the options and what providers accept can be challenging.   Memorial Hospital will be hosting an educational event (no selling of anything) regarding Medicare and Medicare Advantage on October 11. There will be two sessions, one

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Chester Chamber will hear from new school superintendent today

CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to attend today’s chamber meeting at noon at the Chester Eagles Aerie. The guest speaker will be the new superintendent of schools at Chester CUSD 139 Kimberly Briggs. She will share the latest news and updates about our schools in Chester. Lunch will be

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School accreditation renewed

EVANSVILLE, Ill. – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school went through the process of renewing its accreditation as part of the National Lutheran schools this past spring.   After completing all the steps and being approved by all the committees Jeff Fick, of SID LCMS schools in general executive, presented the National Accreditation to Mr.

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Methodist Men and Women plan Ham n’ Bean and Vegetable Soup Dinner

CHESTER – The Methodist Men and Women  will serve a Ham n’ Bean and Vegetable Soup Dinner Veteran’s Day, Friday November 11, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.   The meal also includes: cole claw, corn bread, iced tea, lemonade, coffee, homemade desserts.   It is served ALL YOU

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Rep. Friess congratulates Violette Nast for winning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) congratulates Violette Nast for winning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in their senior category (55+). Even though she is confined to a wheelchair, she doesn’t let that stop her from serving others. She has centered her life on giving in any way she can. This

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