MONMOUTH, IL — Kayla Braun of Evansville made the Dean’s List at Monmouth College for the Fall 2025 semester. To make the list, students needed to have a minimum 3.5 GPA while taking at least 3.0 academic credits for letter grade. Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College offers 44 majors, 41 minors and 14 pre-professional programs. […]
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: Cory S. Houk 38, Chester, arrested January 26, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on an unlawful possession of methamphetamine charge. Is incarcerated. Linda L. Stroh 66, Red Bud, arrested January
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Items will help stock the ‘Just for Jackets’ food pantry at Chester High By Jim Beers CHESTER – For several years Chester High School has had an in-school food pantry which is located in the Dr. James F. Sharp Media Center. The pantry offers food items for those students needing an in-school “pick-me-up” before or
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SPARTA – Sparta Community Hospital is expanding access to primary care for families in the Trico and Steeleville areas through enhanced Mobile Health Clinic services at Trico, paired with continued, reliable clinic hours in Steeleville. This expansion reflects the hospital’s commitment to Believe in Better by making care more accessible, more convenient, and closer to
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CAPE GIRARDEAU — Southeast Missouri State University honored all students who completed their degrees during the fall commencement ceremonies held Saturday, December 13. River Region students are listed alphabetically by last name: Megan Aubuchon of St. Mary Vanessa Booth of Perryville Bunny Boughamer of Ste. Genevieve Addie Brewer of Perryville Anna Brewer of
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A report to the 115th District by Illinois State Representative David Friess RED BUD – As the 2026 Spring Session gets underway, I have begun filing legislation to address real issues facing families, students, and veterans across southern Illinois. So far this session, I have filed HB4251 and HB4347, both aimed at closing gaps in
Chester performers wow 3,670 Saluki fans as Salukis dismantle Northern Iowa Panthers, 65-50 By Jim Beers CHESTER – Wednesday January 28 was “Chester Night” at the SIU Banterra Center when Southern Illinois hosted the University of Northern Iowa Panthers in a Missouri Valley Conference game of basketball. The guest performers for the halftime show were
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CHESTER – The city council of Chester, Illinois will meet at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA February 2, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee of the City
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital CEO Brett Bollman has announced Rebecca Hahn is the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter 2025. Brett Bollman with Rebecca Hahn Hahn is the Specialty Clinic Nurse Manager at Memorial Hospital and has been employed at Memorial since May 2023. When asked what she
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