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$500K SIU study focuses on removing ‘forever chemicals’ from water

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Life itself springs from the ground in the form of water, and a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking to eliminate PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” from this life-giving substance by using nanoparticles and light. Jia Liu, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is working […]

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Junyous D. Jones 24, Venice IL, arrested September 3, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a theft charge. Is incarcerated. Scott A. Rhoades 59, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested September 4, 2024 by Randolph

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Over 6,000 children enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Southern Illinois

Featured News, News, Randolph County News / September 10, 2024

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has reached a significant milestone in Southern Illinois, with over 6,000 children now enrolled in the program. This exciting achievement marks a major step forward in promoting early childhood literacy in the region. The first set of books was delivered to these young readers last week, sparking excitement

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Critical call for blood and platelets: Give with Red Cross now

Featured News, News, Randolph County News, Ste. Genevieve News / September 10, 2024

ST. LOUIS, MO – In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed. A

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Rep. Friess invites you to his FREE Shred Event in Sparta

Featured News, News, Randolph County News / September 9, 2024

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess is hosting a FREE Shred Event on Saturday, September 21st, from 9:00am to Noon. The event will take place at Sparta City Hall, located at 114 W. Jackson Street in Sparta. Rep. Friess encourages all residents to take advantage of this service. “Protecting your personal information

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CGS presents Hive Awards

Featured News, News, Randolph County News / September 9, 2024

CHESTER – The Chester Grade School presented its first round of character “HIVE AWARDS” on Friday September 6, 2024. Teachers nominated students for demonstrating one or more positive character traits. Award winners were recognized for demonstrating the traits of Respect or Responsibility. Hive Award winners are: front row, left to right: Karson

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U.S. Marine Band to perform Oct. 8 in SIU’s Shryock Auditorium

Featured News, News, Randolph County News / September 9, 2024

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The iconic U.S. Marine Band, designated as “The President’s Own” by President Thomas Jefferson, will give a free performance Oct. 8 in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available online beginning Sunday, Sept. 8. There is a limit of four

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SIU first-year law, medical school students to focus on professional responsibility

News, Randolph County News / September 9, 2024

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 230 Southern Illinois University Carbondale first-year professional students will confront and discuss current ethical legal and medical issues together on Friday, Sept. 6, at the SIU Simmons Law School. The 232 students from the law school and the SIU School of Medicine will be part of the

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Temporary closure of Illinois 3 at Water Street in Randolph Co

News, Randolph County News / September 6, 2024

CHESTER – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Union Pacific railroad on Illinois 3 between Water Street and Pleasant Ridge Road in Randolph County will require a full closure, weather permitting, on Monday, Sept. 9. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around

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SIU Carbondale has highest enrollment jump in 33 years, bucks recent national trends

Featured News, News, Randolph County News / September 6, 2024

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Enrollment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has risen for the second year in a row for the first time since 2000. And the freshman class increased for the fifth consecutive year. Overall enrollment for fall 2024 grew 3.8% to 11,790, or 431 more students than last year. This is

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