Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will redefine success at the SIU Student Speakers Forum this evening, Thursday, April 2, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. This semester’s topic is “Redefining Success: The Landscape of Happiness.” The free, public forum is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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by Britni Bateman, Chief Marketing Officer, SIU Foundation CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will dedicate the new England Student Center Lounge during a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the SIU Student Center. Remarks are scheduled for 11:15 a.m. The event honors alumni Bob and Pat
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DU QUOIN, IL – Rising country stars Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke will bring an unforgettable night of country music to the Du Quoin State Fair as co-headliners on Sunday, August 30, performing on the Grandstand stage. “Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke are two of the most exciting voices in country music today,” said Illinois Department
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has reported the filing of charges in connection with a burglary in rural Prairie du Rocher. According to a news release, Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputies were called in early March to investigate a burglary on Buzzard Rock Road in rural Prairie Du Rocher. Detectives identified a
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nationally recognized political violence and international security affairs expert Robert A. Pape will present the spring 2026 Morton-Kenney Public Affairs Lecture on Friday, April 3, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Bob Pape An author and political science professor at the University of Chicago, Pape will present “Iran, the Escalation
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Jonah S. Vuichard 40, Sparta, arrested March 23, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for assault and battery. Pretrial release. Kristina M. Orr 30, Red Bud, arrested March 23, 2026 by Red Bud Police on a Jackson County warrant for driving
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DU QUOIN, IL – Rising country stars Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke will bring an unforgettable night of country music to the Du Quoin State Fair as co-headliners on Sunday, August 30, performing on the Grandstand stage. “Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke are two of the most exciting voices in country music today,” said Illinois Department
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CHESTER, IL — Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Adrienne Caby, RN, BSN, Vascular Access RN, for earning the Nurse Lead III (Expert) designation through the hospital’s Professional Practice Development Program. This honor marks a high level of professional growth and leadership in patient care. Quality and safety are the foundation of Memorial
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO—The American Red Cross asks people to help patients in need by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now.Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply stable as spring begins. We’re joining forces with positive lifestyle brand Life is Good to invite donors
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