Randolph County News

CHESTER – The Eaglefest midway was a very popular place throughout the three-day event.  Brady’s Amusements provided a wide array of rides for young and old alike and provided good, clean entertainment for the large crowds visiting the festival.   The musical highlight of the 2022 Eaglefest was the appearance of the “Downstate Music Company”

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda May 19, 2022     Pledge of Allegiance        Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Donella Butler/Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report:   Mark A. French 44, Lenzburg, arrested May 9, 2022 by Sparta Police on a Randolph County warrant for meth delivery. Bond amount is $10,000. Is incarcerated.   Kenny P. Stacker 34, Sparta, arrested May 10, 2022 by Sparta Police for driving revoked.

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Two River Region residents are among the recipients of awards presented recently by Southeast Missouri State University. Megan Thompson of Red Bud, Ill., a senior interior design major with minors in architectural design and theatre received a University Contributor Awards. These awards are given to students, faculty members, and/or staff members who have

A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held May 18, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Family & Consumer Science Classroom located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   CHESTER CUSD BOE 051822

CHESTER – The tentative agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Chester City Council has been released.   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 16, 2022     CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING   CORRESPONDENCE   REPORTS Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk Approve

CHESTER, Ill. – The City of Chester is accepting applications for a Full-Time Dispatcher for the Chester Police Department. Successful applicants must be residents of Randolph County within six months. This position has a competitive salary and full benefits including: medical, dental, life and vision insurance at no cost to you and also includes IMRF