ELLIS GROVE – The Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $19,069 grant for updated lifesaving equipment from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Our department is extremely grateful to the foundation for giving us the opportunity to purchase a Polaris Crew XP 1000 all-terrain vehicle (ATV), allowing us to better serve our community. […]
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriffs Office has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested are: Isaiah I. Duty 30, Murphysboro, arrested March 13, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on an uninsured motor vehicle charge. Released after posting $500 cash
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale team has launched a 2-year project to help educators around the state find effective ways to help students with disabilities and behavioral concerns stay in school rather than face disciplinary action such as suspension or expulsion, thanks to a $5.841 million Special Education Behavior
CHESTER – The Chester City Council meets in regular session tonight. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, March 20, 2023 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk Approve raffle licenses
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CHESTER – Chester High School student Jacob Handel was named an Honorable Mention recipient to the IHSA All-State Academic Team. He was one of only 50 students selected for this award in the state of Illinois.
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All-you-can-eat meal featured from 6:30-11:00 a.m. BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER —The Methodist Men’s group of the First United Methodist Church in Chester is proud to announce that this coming Saturday March 25 they will host their annual “All-You-Can-Eat” Pancake Breakfast. The event will take place in the FUMC Fellowship Hall. For
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RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) has responded to fears that a possible nationwide recession (that) could hamper Illinois spending plans. In testimony presented to the House Revenue and Finance Committee, Revenue Director David Harris and Alexis Sturm, Director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB), presented testimony
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CHESTER – It was a very cold, damp, and windy day Wednesday January 25 but approximately 20 loyal volunteers showed up to serve clients at the monthly Mobile Market hosted by the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP). The event was held at the Chester Cohen Recreation Complex north of Chester. Shown here
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a wide variety of special events, including guest speakers, workshops and more. Although the official nationwide commemoration occurs in May, the university is hosting its celebration in late March and April while more
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra, a 2011 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law, will deliver the keynote at the law school’s commencement on May 12. Commencement is set for 1 p.m. in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium. Graduating first in his class, Vohra
