Randolph County News

CHESTER – On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, SIU football student-athletes and coaches will be performing community service in the Southern Illinois Region for their 3rd Annual Saluki Football Southern Illinois Clean-Up. The City of Chester is proud to announce that we were chosen as one of their destinations. Saluki football Head Coach Nick Hill and

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest honor a Cadette in

CHESTER – The Chester CUSD No. 139 has rleased the following summary of its May 18 Board of Education meeting: CHESTER BOARD BRIEFS

CHESTER — A former mayor of the city of Chester has passed away.   Frank Derickson served four terms as Chester mayor beginning in 1985. He passed away Sunday at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Sparta.   Before being elected mayor, Derickson served as Chester City Clerk from 1959-1963.   Then he served as a city alderman

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce the nine girls who were named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony on Sunday, May 15. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts are awarded a scholarship for demonstrating their extraordinary leadership in the Girl Scout Movement, in school, and

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest repport of arrests.   Matthew P. Kirkland 29, Sparta, arrested May 16, 2022 by Sparta Police for aggravated battery, domestic battery & unlawful use of weapons.  Is incarcerated.   Megan E. Throop 28, Chester, arrested May 17, 2022 by Chester Police on a Perry