Randolph County News

RED BUD, Ill. – State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) applauds Vistra Corp.’s recent announcement to extend the operations of the Baldwin Power Plant through 2027. This decision addresses critical energy reliability concerns in the region, creates jobs, supports the local economy, and furthers Illinois’ commitment to a sustainable energy future.   “The Baldwin Power […]

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s report for Dec. 17-20 has been released. Raymond J. Reese 18, Freeburg, arrested December 17, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a home invasion charge.  Is incarcerated. Caleb A. Durbin 19, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested December 17, 2024 by Randolph

NASHVILLE, TN — Kaitlyn Chung of Sparta was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List. Belmont University recently released the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Approximately 53% of the University’s 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall 2024 Dean’s List. “Earning a place on the Dean’s List

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — This is your chance to explore for free the myriad equipment, facilities and services the Student Recreation Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has to offer. Everyone is welcome at Community Day 2025, set for 1-5 p.m. Jan. 12. Although everyone is welcome to attend at no cost, children age 17 and

CHESTER – A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held on December 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chester Community High School Juergens Gym located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL.   AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING   Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m.   Executive

BALDWIN, IL – – In response to Vistra’s announcement that the Baldwin Power Plant will remain operational until 2027, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement:  “I am thrilled by Vistra’s decision to extend the Baldwin Power Plant’s operations for two more years. This announcement brings much-needed relief to the hundreds of workers and