CHESTER – The city council of Chester, Illinois will meet at 6 p.m. In the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting will follow the 5:30 p.m. Meeting of the Cemetery and Finance Committee in the same location. Both meetings are open to the public. The tentative agenda for the city […]
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CHESTER – The family of Zach Zappa, a senior SIU Pep Band soloist, stands with his family support group Wednesday February 23 on “Senior Night” at the Banterra Center on the campus of Southern Illinois University. Pictured with Zappa (left to right) are Beth Zappa, mother; Kathy Zappa, grandmother; Jack Zappa, grandfather; Zach Zappa; Grace
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CHESTER – The Chester Planning Commission will meet in regular session Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 5 .m. The tentative agenda: Chester Planning Commission City of Chester, Illinois Meeting Agenda Thursday, March 3, 2022 5:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE
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MODOC, Ill. – The Kaskaskia River Project will host the rescheduled 2022 Eagle Fest Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (at 4800 Lock and Dam Road). All vendors were able to join us for the new date, so it is sure
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports. Dylan A. Logsdon 29, Marissa, arrested February 23, 2022 by Coulterville Police for driving while license revoked or suspended. Released after posting $150 cash bond. Cristian A. Carrillo-Mata 23, Chester, arrested February 24, 2022 by Chester Police for operating uninsured motor
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GLEN CARBON, Ill – Now more than ever, we’re aware of how much we rely on the care of our communities. This year, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is happy to announce our Hometown Heroes program where our local heroes can be the recipients of delicious Girl Scout Cookies. Through Hometown Heroes, local Girl
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA members recently assisted Alexis Mudd with “Ag in the classroom”. FFA members helped pass out materials for the students to make their own miniature farms, helped answer questions the students had from their Ag magazine, read books to the students and taught them what products
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EVANSVILLE – The Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school basketball team had the opportunity to play against some of the Christ Our Savior Alumni members recently. After a fun game both the alumni and current students mixed things up by combining teams. Those who participated are, in front, current students, Emily Luebkemann, Blaine Rahn,
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CHESTER – The Chester Downstate Police Pension Fund Board will meet Friday. The tentative agenda: CITY OF CHESTER DOWNSTATE POLICE PENSION FUND AGENDA OF THE MARCH 4, 2022, SPECIAL POLICE PENSION BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS PUBLIC COMMENT NEW BUSINESS Discuss Pension Fund
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CHESTER – Two Randolph County school newspapers won the Blue Banner Award at the Southern Illinois Student Press Association winter conference Feb. 23 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The Chester High School Sting won SISPA’s highest honor in the digital category, and the Coulterville High School Screaming Eagle was named in the print category. Members of the Chester High
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