CHESTER – A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:05 p.m. following a 7 p.m. bond hearing in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL. Tentative Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:30 p.m. […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Scores of high school and community college students from all over Southern Illinois will compete for scholarships and prestige at the 28th annual Accounting Challenge, set for Jan. 23 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Students from around the region enjoy participating in the thought-provoking team-building competition at
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EVANSVILLE, IN – Two Randolph County Students at the University of Evansville have been named to the Dean’s List every fall and spring semester. To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean’s List, a student must have carried a full academic load of 12 hours or more and have earned a grade point
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RED BUD – Illinois State Represenative David Friess has announced he is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to bring back Mobile DMV services to his district in 2026. These events will give residents a convenient opportunity to take care of DMV services close to home. Appointments can be made by
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GLEN CARBON, Illinois – It’s officially Girl Scout Cookie season in Southern Illinois! Girl Scouts throughout the area will hold cookie booths, visit customers door-to-door, and sell to friends and family online as they explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. During this highly anticipated time of the year,
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CHESTER – The tentative agenda for today’s meeting of the Chester Beautification/Tourism meeting has been released. Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda January 14, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Brenda Owen Public Petitions & Correspondence Welcome new member Anne Ohlau Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A special presentation, featuring screenings of a powerful documentary about Black political organizing and influence within the Chicago Democratic political machine, is coming to Carbondale and Springfield on Jan. 19, courtesy of a Southern Illinois University System Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday event. Charles Bowen is
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MURPHYSBORO, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is inviting residents across southern Illinois to help spread cheer this Valentine’s Day by participating in her annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive. The initiative encourages individuals, families, classrooms, churches, and community groups to create or sign Valentine’s Day cards that will be delivered to local seniors, including
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has issued the statement in response after the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) accepted permanent rules regarding mail procedures in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities: “For years, I have been raising alarms about the dangerous and entirely preventable flow of drugs into our correctional facilities. I have
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CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff has released its latest arrest reports. Arrested were: Timothy D. Hahs 36, Sparta, arrested January 5, 2026 by Sparta Police on a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass to residence charge. Is incarcerated. Tiffany P. Musielak 39, Coulterville, arrested January 6, 2026 by
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