CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Janelle R. Brenning 34, Coulterville, arrested February 22, 2023 by Coulterville Police for unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of methamphetamine & unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Released on recognizance bond. Angela M. Toering 43, Red Bud, arrested February […]
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RED BUD, Ill. – House and Senate Republican legislators held a Capitol news conference<https://www.propublica.org/…/illinois-choate-mental…> Thursday to call for immediate joint House and Senate hearings to investigate disturbing reports of abuse and neglect of the residents of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. State Representatives Paul Jacobs, Charlie Meier, Norine Hammond, and Dave Severin, along
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UNIVERSITY, Miss.– The University of Mississippi announced the following local students were named to the Fall 2022 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll: Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL Lauren Welge, of Chester, IL Chloe Bergman, of Perryville, MO The Chancellor’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn a
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be hosting numerous special events, including guest speakers, a movie, discussions, a contest and much more. “This year’s Women’s History Month theme is ‘Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,’ and it is really so important
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 225 students from 15 local high schools gained greater insight into journalism, advertising, yearbook and graphic design at the 72nd annual Southern Illinois School Press Association Winter Conference hosted by SIU Carbondale’s School of Journalism and Advertising on Feb. 22. More than 225 high school students from throughout
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CHESTER – The tentative agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meeting has been released. The meeting is open to the public. Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Monday, February 27, 2023 6 p.m. City Hall Call to order Roll Call
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s not every day that university students get to play an integral part in fulfilling a $2 million contract, but that’s exactly what’s been happening at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) needed help creating promotional campaigns,
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Class of 2023 has 15 senior Pep Band members and 1 senior Dance Team member BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER –With winter sports ending, local high school pep bands and spirit groups are likewise ending their duties. Basketball is the primary sport during the winter season utilizing the services of pep bands, cheerleading squads
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois State Sen. Dale Fowler will discuss this year’s legislative agenda for the state when he participates in a Pizza & Politics session at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on March 2. Fowler, R-Harrisburg, will discuss his career in politics and his current work in the Illinois
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale will offer a free training program this spring to address the shortage of entry-level civil engineering technicians in construction industries and ultimately improve infrastructure, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation. The 10-week program, Building a Trained Workforce for the State of Illinois Infrastructure Industry
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