Randolph County News

DU QUOIN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 7 Major Crimes Special Agents have arrested 36-year-old Christopher B. Davis of Du Quoin, IL for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony). In December of 2024, ISP Special Agents were requested by the Du Quoin Police Department and Perry Jackson County Child Advocacy […]

DU QUOIN, IL – Governor JB Pritzker announces a $16.4 million investment in road repairs on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, bringing much needed upgrades to one of southern Illinois’ most beloved venues.   With over $30 million in Rebuild Illinois funds allocated by Governor JB Pritzker and his administration—alongside support from the Illinois General Assembly—the

By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises DUQUOIN, Ill.-Two-time Ted Horn 100 winner Shane Cockrum was beside himself after the Hans Lein #97 Silver Crown championship car was hauled away on a hook during practice for the August 16 Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield.  Cockrum had entered turn one at speed when the front end washed out and

By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises DUQUOIN, Ill.-Kody Swanson is the most prolific pilot in the 54-year history of USAC’s Silver Crown Series.  His fourth Bettenhausen 100 win at Springfield August 16 was a record forty-ninth in the big cars, and Swanson has a record 8 national championships in his pocket.  Saturday afternoon, August 30 at

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Brittany A. Griggs 29, Chester, arrested August 19, 2025 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and an Alexander IL County warrant for driving while license suspended or

CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has a wide array of classes scheduled for September. Sept 2nd & 4th, 5:30-8:30pm – Adult Paint Pour class onto three inch canvas squares. On the 2nd  you learn the paint pour technique on canvas squares.  On the 4th, you learn how to mount them onto a mat