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Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation becomes first-ever Spectrum Certified® Employer, celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Manufacturing Month

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CHESTER  – In a groundbreaking move for neurodiverse employment, Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, in partnership with Stannum Core Solutions LLC, has achieved the status of the first-ever Spectrum Certified® employer. This milestone marks a significant step forward in competitive, integrated employment solutions for neurodivergent workers. This pioneering partnership has resulted in the integration of a neurodiverse […]

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has reports arrests Michael J. Reamer 59, Fairview Heights, arrested August 26, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Monroe County pretrial violation warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Is incarcerated.   Miguel Santiago-Salinas 20, Red Bud, arrested August 26, 2024 by Chester Police for speeding & no

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St. John Lutheran Church and Schoolwill announce expansion plans Sept. 15

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CHESTER, Ill. – The 175-year-old St. John Lutheran Church and School will be replacing its school building and church office according to plans to be announced in a meeting Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. The meeting will include a lunch and refreshments.   The meeting was announced in a Facebook post by Dr.

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Spooky catalyst bike race coming to SIU’s Touch of Nature Oct. 26; sign up now

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Catalyst Race Series, a popular bike race, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center this fall with a twist. Bikers are encouraged to wear costumes for the Spooky Catalyst Race as they compete on one of the Midwest’s premier, professionally designed and built mountain biking trail

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SIU to host acclaimed organist Chelsea Chen in concert Sept. 20

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Acclaimed international concert organist and composer Chelsea Chen will perform at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in September for the Marianne Webb and David N. Bateman Distinguished Organ Recital Series.   International concert organist and composer Chelsea Chen will perform a free concert for the Marianne Webb and David N.

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SIU Carbondale to host film, discussion on country music’s origins Sept. 6

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A documentary about country music’s origins that is the “authentic voice of working-class Americans” and far different from today’s polished musical performances will be screened at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Browne Auditorium on Sept. 6.     Glenda Drew (above) and her husband, Jesse Drew, will discuss and present

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Get tickets now for SIU’s Little Grassy Get Down music fest Oct. 11-13

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a premier music festival featuring predominately original acoustic Americana music and activities for all ages, is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Naure Outdoor Education Center Oct. 11-13, and tickets are on sale now. The third annual festival’s all-star lineup features such popular performers

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