Randolph County News

SIU celebrates Earth Month in April with community feed, awards and more

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. —“Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Earth Month with a variety of special events in April.     Green Fund grants have helped enhance the health of Campus Lake ensuring people can continue to enjoy the scenic spot. Photo by Amber Eswani   “During […]

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CGS presents 23 HIVE awards

Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 23 students on Thursday April 2, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff

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EECA launches $500 student support grants to help schools provide for students’ basic needs

MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is launching a new initiative this year called Student Support Grants to help schools provide for the everyday needs of their students.   These grants will fund essential items and services that support student well-being so they can focus and learn. Unlike EECA’s Classroom Empowerment Grants, which

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Chester Grade School announces March 2026 ‘Jackets of the Month’

Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for

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This evening’s SIU Student Speakers Forum looks at redefining success

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will redefine success at the SIU Student Speakers Forum this evening, Thursday, April 2, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.   This semester’s topic is “Redefining Success: The Landscape of Happiness.” The free, public forum is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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SIU to dedicate England Student Center Lounge April 30

by Britni Bateman, Chief Marketing Officer, SIU Foundation CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will dedicate the new England Student Center Lounge during a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the SIU Student Center. Remarks are scheduled for 11:15 a.m.   The event honors alumni Bob and Pat

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Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke to co-headline the Du Quoin State Fair August 30

DU QUOIN, IL – Rising country stars Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke will bring an unforgettable night of country music to the Du Quoin State Fair as co-headliners on Sunday, August 30, performing on the Grandstand stage.   “Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke are two of the most exciting voices in country music today,” said Illinois Department

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