CHESTER — The Mississippi Valley Art Guild Artist of the Month for September is William Lang of Chester. Bill has been wood carving since he was eight years old and has worked with intarsia for more than 25 years. Also, he is a musician-songwriter who can sometimes be heard jamming at the […]
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by Caleb Hale CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Alumni Association will honor Col. Niki J. Lindhorst, a 1995 Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate and decorated officer with the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, along with 11 other distinguished alumni — including members of the Little Rock Nine — at ceremonies next month.
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Here’s your chance to discover how affordable, accessible and wonderful a study abroad experience can be. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is sponsoring a Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the first-floor art gallery at the Student Center, and faculty, staff, students
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CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry August Mobile Market was held Wednesday August 27. Approximately 25 volunteers prepare pallets of food from the St. Louis Area Food Bank to be distributed. (Jim Beers Photos) The event was located at the Cohen Recreation Complex parking lot. Items distributed included watermelons, carrots,
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CHESTER – On Friday, September 5, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its first set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. There are four main good character traits that are considered when teachers and staff nominate students for a “HIVE” award: Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy. On Friday, there were 22
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently honored noteworthy women as the winners of the fourth annual Women of Action Awards. The recognition is given in celebration of the “everyday heroes” who make a real difference in the world around them by encouraging, mentoring and advocating for women and for anti-racism,
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KASKASKIA, Illinois — The winners in the Kaskaskia Picnic Raffle have been announced. Jo Lynn Younger of St. Mary won the $250 top prize. Lisa Maledy of Arnold won the $150 second prize. Brenda Brown of Perryville won the $100 third prize.
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6 P.M. Call To
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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Bob Odenkirk will return to the region in September. He and his brother Bill Odenkirk will meet with SIU students and others, and their visit includes a public event at The Varsity Center from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 12. Bob and Bill Odenkirk
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by Jeff Harmon CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is pleased to report that the overall enrollment on the 10th day of class for fall 2025 remains steady (flat) at 11,785 – only five fewer students than last year – which saw a record percentage enrollment growth. This figure reflects increases among
