Randolph County News

ELDORADO – The Illinois State Police have arrested 25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado, Ill., for First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a homicide investigation conducted at the request of the Eldorado Police Department. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, shortly after 5 a.m., Eldorado Police Department Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to an

DUQUOIN, Ill. — High school students from Johnson, Jefferson, Union, Hamilton, White, Saline, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, Franklin and Washington Counties will have the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in the construction trades during the 25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo, scheduled for September 23–25, 2025, at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.   The Expo

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A discussion on the effect that recent federal mandates involving education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have on state-level efforts highlight Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Moira Fiscus, an assistant professor and social sciences librarian with Morris Library, reads a pocket

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Bobby L. Helvey 49, Bowling Green KY, arrested September 2, 2025 by Red Bud Police for Unlawful possession of firearm by felon and a Monroe County warrant for failure to appear on a harassment charge.  Is incarcerated.   Gregory A. Little

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