Randolph County News

Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER – The following students at Chester Grade School were recognized Friday September 16, with a 2022 CGS Character Award. They are (from left to right): Conner McAdams, Quinn Davitz, Adaya Wunderlich, Ashtyn Hoffman, Haylhn Masterson, Emma Voudrie, Karmin Jara, and Kingston Stewart.  Pictured with the students is Cindy Ponder, School Social Worker from the […]

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SIU accepting entries for 2022 Family of the Year contest until Sept. 19

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Entries are now being accepting for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2022 Saluki Family of the Year contest. During Family Weekend, set for Sept. 22-24, the university will honor one “legacy” Saluki Family of the Year – that’s a family in which at least one parent or legal guardian is an

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SIU Carbondale inks agreements to improve access for Prairie State, College of DuPage students

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has strengthened its commitment to students in the Chicagoland area with agreements to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified community college students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in nine academic programs. Saluki Step Ahead

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Chamber program to feature new Chester school superintendent

CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce inviting all to join it  Tuesday, September 20th down at the Chester Eagles at 12 noon for a lunch program featuring guest speaker Kimberly Briggs.    Kimberly is the new superintendent of the Chester School District and is excited to share the latest news and updates about our schools in Chester.,  

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meeting slated

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meeting will be held Thursday, September 15.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda September 15, 2022   Pledge of Allegiance                                             Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Donella Butler Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing Committee Reports

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Memorial Hospital offers enrichment program series

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is offering a new enrichment program series from the University of Illinois Extension’s Family Life Programs.   These monthly scheduled programs, open to all adults, will be light, uplifting, and cover a variety of topics from finding the value of humor, clearing the clutter, finding your get up and go, and

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Rep. Friess and Waterloo Police host drive in drug drop off event

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) and the Waterloo Police Department will be hosting a Prescription Drug Drop-Off event in Waterloo on Wednesday, September 14th from 9:00-11:00 am. The event collects unwanted or expired prescription drugs and safely disposes of them for FREE.   The free prescription drop-off will take place

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SIU’s 2022 Family Weekend features Oscar and Kevin from ‘The Office,’ football, crafts and more

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — You can “Meet Oscar and Kevin from ‘The Office,’” enjoy a big craft sale, Greek Sing, Saluki football and so much more as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Family Weekend 2022 Sept. 22-24. The theme is “Salukis’ Funniest Home Videos,” and the weekend is a time for students, their

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