Randolph County News

MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Student Support Grants. This program was created after conversations with local educators revealed that some of the most pressing needs in schools are for basic necessities. In response, EECA launched the grants to help schools meet those needs so students

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (07/16/2026)– More than 3,500 students are on the spring 2026 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. Recent graduates include:   Hannah Schweizer, of Chester, IL. Schweizer received the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine.   Gillian Valleroy, of Steeleville, IL. Valleroy received the Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS– Gillian Valleroy, of Steeleville, IL, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 President’s List. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework. About Mississippi State University Mississippi State University is a national STEM-focused, doctoral

CHESTER – Chester will hold a public hearing on a proposed appropriation ordinance at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 20 in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   The public notice of the hearing and its agenda:   NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHESTER ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY

CHESTER – A regular meeting of the Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education will be held tonight, July 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL.   The tentative agenda for tonight’s meeting:   Call to Order and Roll Call