Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Filmmaker and music video director AG (Andres Gonzalez) Rojas will give a virtual presentation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, April 17. The free, public discussion is at 3 p.m. in the Communications Building Northlight Studio, Room 1251, or virtually via Zoom.   Rojas, who lives in Los Angeles, […]

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Tiara J. Benton 35, Chester, arrested April 8, 2024 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of meth. Pretrial Release.   Andrew H. Roscow 24, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested April 10, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for driving while license revoked, fleeing/attempting

CHESTER – The Chester High School musicians returned from the IHSA State Organization Contest with several honors:   Division I (Superior) ratings awarded to the CHS Concert Band and CHS Jazz Band.   Division II (Excellent) ratings awarded to the CHS Concert Choir and CHS Sound Affect Show Choir.  

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill.   The tentative agenda for the meeting was released Friday.   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 15, 2024   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A Southern Illinois University Carbondale-affiliated family event aimed at helping science teachers across the region is set for later this month at a local winery. Teachers from SIU’s River Region Master Teaching Fellows Program will host the Family Eco Festival, set for 1-5 p.m. April 27 at Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass.

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance will showcase the talents of graduate and undergraduate playwrights starting next week. Third-year SIU Carbondale Master of Fine Arts playwriting students Cameron Noel (above) and Emily Klingensmith will showcase their works April 18-21 on campus. (Photos provided)   Third-year Master of Fine Arts

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Marc E. Morris, a triple alumnus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been selected as dean of the College of Business and Analytics. He has been serving as the interim dean since January 2023 and is a longtime SIU faculty member and administrator.     Marc E. Morris   Sheryl

CHESTER – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 announces the arrest of 33-year-old Brian Fricke of Chester, IL for 12 counts of Possession of Child Pornography – under age 13 (Class 2 Felony).   On February 15, 2024, ISP agents and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task