WATERLOO, ILL. — Four-time World Champion Bull Rider Tuff Hedeman brings the finals of his Breakout Series Bull Riding Tour to Waterloo and the Monroe County Fairgrounds for the 14th Year. The Co-founder and past president of the PBR rolls into Waterloo Illinois September 20th with some of the world’s toughest cowboys looking to conquer […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 250 Southern Illinois University Carbondale first-year professional students confronted and discussed current ethical legal and medical issues together at the SIU Simmons Law School. The 254 students from the law school and the SIU School of Medicine were part of the 28th annual Interdisciplinary Professional Responsibility Day, one of the
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CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff has released his latest report of arrest. Andrew D. McIntyre 45, Sparta, arrested September 8, 2025 by Sparta Police for criminal damage to property. Is incarcerated. Brandon L. Keeler 33, Chester, arrested September 8, 2025 by Chester Police for violating an order of protection. Is incarcerated. Cheri R. Koene
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CAPE GIRARDEAU — In September, the American Red Cross reminds people that giving blood now helps support patients the moment they need medical care. Donors of all types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are asked to make an appointment to give. National Preparedness Month is underway – a time to
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 15, 2025 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session today at 5 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A diverse array of workshops, walk-in individual and group activities, private arts and crafts lessons and more are available this fall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Craft Shop, and everyone is welcome. A participant creates a handmade bowl during a previous pottery workshop. (Photo by Carson VanBusbirk) Participants can create personalized
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by Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Corrections has enacted an emergency rule change to prevent contraband from entering its prisons through letters and books sent to people in prison. Under the rule that went into effect Aug. 14, IDOC will electronically scan mail and provide a digital copy
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by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Sacramento Deep Water Ship Channel was still and quiet as the boat cut through the morning fog. For Cristina La, then a graduate student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, this was the moment she had been preparing for over months of planning and lab work. Somewhere below the
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Four exciting events are coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center this fall, so save the dates and make plans now. The complete details will be available soon for all events, but registration is already underway. Join in the fun run/walk The fun
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