Randolph County News

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has created the Community Care and Education Center (CCEC) as a hub for community clinical services, social support resources and experiential training for health care, behavioral health and social services students, and the College of Health and Human Sciences facility is now open at its new location in University Hall, […]

CHESTER – GEO Sport Lighting Company has installed new LED lights at Chester High School’s W.O. Smith Field, which were debuted during the last Friday’s game with Trenton-Wesclin. The new lights replace outdated halogen lights providing cost savings and improved visibility.     GEO Sport Lighting Company employees work high above the Chester High School

CHESTER – Chester High School Homecoming is just around the corner, and the school is busy making arrangements for a week of fun and spirit.   On Thursday September 25 the Homecoming King and Queen Candidates were announced.     (Back Row, left to right) are junior King Candidate Karim Landeros, senior King Candidates Ethan

State of the art facility is fully staffed and programming is up-and-running!   By Rachel Marshall, principal and Dr. Jim Beers, reporter  CHESTER, Ill. — The Chester Early Childhood Center proudly opened its doors to students for the first time on August 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone for early education in Randolph County. After

David H Friess, Illinois State Representative, District 115 Happy Fall! Veto Session is coming up next month, and I’m looking forward to getting back to the Capitol, though not to watch Democrats introduce more bad bills, and raise taxes. My focus remains on fighting for Southern Illinois values and keeping you informed about the issues

CARBONDALE — Geology Professor Ken B. Anderson, director of the SIU Advanced Energy Institute (AEI) in Carbondale, was honored September 18, 2025, with the Southern Illinois University System Inventor of the Year Award.     Anderson   The award honors an exemplary faculty member who has shown an ability to innovate at the highest level,