Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Recapture the awe of the 2024 total solar eclipse with a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work for an event that mesmerized thousands of spectators across Southern Illinois and millions of viewers who saw the spectacle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale during a one-year anniversary celebration on April 8 at […]

CHESTER – The minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Chester CUSD No. 139 School Districk Board of Education have been released.   CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting February 20, 2025   The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Special

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation continues to earn national attention. The program was recently ranked No. 4 among the best schools for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations by College Factual, which looks at the university’s overall Best Colleges ranking, along with areas that

CHESTER, Ill. – Randolph County, Illinois Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced that a Stockton, New Jersey resident has been located in Perry County, Mo. and is safe.   On Monday March 15th, 2025, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft at a residence on Eden Road, in rural Sparta Illinois. Deputies quickly learned that Maggie Zackheim, of Stockton, New Jersey, had been seen at

CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arests. Christopher J. Nesbitt 44, Murphysboro, arrested March 17, 2025 by Sparta Police for driving while license suspended and a Randolph County warrant for methamphetamine delivery.  Pretrial Release.   Tyler L. Huseman 31, Campbell Hill, arrested March 17, 2025 by Steeleville Police