Michalah “Micy” Troutt, Jennifer Gehrket, and Katie Hannan will begin a new era of music at CHS and CGS By Jim Beers CHESTER – The wait is over! Chester School District No. 139 announced at its monthly board meeting Thursday March 19 that three new music teachers have been hired to fill the shoes of […]
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Melissa Connelly, CEO of OneGoal, a national postsecondary access and success organization, will discuss her career and the organization’s work next week during a presentation hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2026 Southern Illinois Saluki Takeover Tour kicks off next week as Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosts five receptions across the region from March 31 through April 23. The third annual tour of Southern Illinois begins at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on March 31. The tour includes visits
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — TEDxSIUC returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 28! Buy tickets online now for the 1-5 p.m. independent, self-organized session featuring an eclectic, informative panel of guest speakers. It will take place in the ballrooms of the SIU Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive. TEDxSIUC always draws a crowd for engaging speaker presentations. Photo provided.
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CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced the arrestof a Ceder Hill, Missouri resident and the ticketing of six others inconnection to a February 14th/15th, 2026 Criminal Damage and CriminalTrespass at the Adorers of the Blood of Christ facility located at 2Pioneer Lane, Ruma, Illinois. Adorers of the Blood of Christrepresentatives reported the
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CHESTER, IL — The City of Chester is proud to announce the Chester Cruise-In, a recurring family-friendly social gathering for car enthusiasts and the local community. Starting in April 2026, the event will take place on the third Saturday of each month through October. Held at the Cohen Recreation Complex (Field 1 Parking Lot) from 4-8 p.m., the Cruise-In
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CHESTER, IL – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Jessica N. Wade 34, Percy, arrested March 16, 2026 by Steeleville Police for Obstructing Justice, Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, Driving While License Revoked, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Hypodermic Syringe. Pretrial Release. Shauna
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CHESTER– Memorial Hospital recognized Patient Safety Awareness Week, earlier this month led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This annual observance serves as an opportunity for healthcare providers, patients, and families to reflect on progress, learn from one another, and renew commitments to reducing preventable harm and strengthening the culture of safety. This year’s
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Crowds loved “The Play that goes WRONG”! The curtain closed Saturday night March 14th for both the play and Director Steve Colonel’s CHS Theatre career BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – The annual Chester High School spring theatre production is in the books! The curtain has closed! The show is over! The lights are
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By Jim Martin RED BUD, IL. – At least 30 Americans proudly stood in the streets of Red Bud Sunday with American flags and signs demanding reform, an end to and punishment for corruption and an end to an illegal foreign war. Many, many more will be standing on the streets of most
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