Randolph County News

Memorial Hospital highlights progress of the 2025–2026 Medical Explorers Program

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to share a midyear update on the 2025–2026 Medical Explorers Program, now in its seventh year of inspiring local students to explore careers in healthcare. Since its launch, the program has welcomed more than 140 students, with 42% choosing to participate for two to three years, demonstrating strong interest […]

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Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters releases his annual report

CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has released his 2025 Annual Report.     In his preface to the report he stated, “As Sheriff, I believe one of the most critical responsibilities of leading the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is keeping our community informed. Transparency is essential, and I am committed to ensuring the

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets Tuesday

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee of the City of Chester,

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Sarah Grace Brenner receives Girl Scouts’ Medal of Honor

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is proud to announce that Sarah Grace Brenner of Shiloh, Illinois has been awarded Girl Scouts’ Medal of Honor – a lifesaving award she received for demonstrating heroism while saving a life.     October 27, 2025 started as a normal day in the Brenner

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McKendree University releases President’s and Dean’s Lists

LEBANON, IL — McKendree University has rleleased the Fall 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists.   The following local students are among those who were named to the President’s List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2025 semester.   Ladonna Estes of Coulterville, Ill. Emily Cooley of Prairie Du Rocher, Ill.

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