by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale Office of Sustainability and the SIU Sustainability Council are now accepting applications for Green Fund grants. The grants, now in their 23rd round, are part of SIU’s ongoing commitment to campus sustainability. Any SIU student, faculty or staff member is welcome to submit a Green Fund Grant proposal […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — “The Power Within: Reclaim, Restore and Rise” is the theme for the 2026 Illinois ACE Women’s Network Conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 2 and registration is now underway. Women from throughout the state who are interested in education are welcome to participate in this engaging day of conversation
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is receiving a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help with this year’s programming for the nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest). The funds will go toward the 22nd season of the festival, held June 18 to July 4 at various
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Those listed as arrested include: Katie M. Wagoner 36, Coulterville, arrested February 11, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for petition to revoke probation. Is incarcerated. Lucien L.T. Smith 19, Chester, arrested February 11,
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MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Olivia Schilling, of Evansville, IL is among nearly 1,400 students graduating from Mississippi State University in fall 2025. Schilling received the Bachelor of Business Adm Summa Cum Laude from MSU’s College of Business. MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates as the December ceremony’s keynote speaker, emphasizing the world-class education they received
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MODOC, IL – The Kaskaskia River Project will host Kaskaskia Eagle Fest on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam, 4800 Lock and Dam Road, Modoc. Visitors can watch bald eagles and attend live animal programs. World Bird Sanctuary will present programs featuring
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CHESTER – The Beautification/Tourism Commission of the city of Chester will meet Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester. The meeting is open to the public: The tentative agenda: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda February 19, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting
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OXFORD, MS — The University of Mississippi has announced the students named to the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. Several of the honorees are from the River Region: Emma Christine, of Bloomsdale, MO, in the B.S. in Integrated Mktg. Communications program.
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CHESTER — Chester High School has announced the January 2026 Students of the month. Pictured are Hadlie Cushman, a sophomore and Karim Landeros, a junior. Both were nominated by CHS teachers or staff. Both are great students and active at CHS. Jim Beers Photo
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MURPHYSBORO, IL – New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Illinois continues to lose residents to other states at one of the highest rates in the nation. Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant says in a recent posting on her web site: “Between mid-2024 and mid-2025, more than 40,000 Illinois residents moved to other
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