Randolph County News

Chester City Council meets tonight

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 7, 2025             I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                             II.            […]

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening in special session

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening at 5:p.m. in special session.   The meeting will be held in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:     NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday

CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, July 8.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   (The minutes of the previous meeting will follow the agtenda for the next meeting.)   Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:30 P.M., Breezy

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Memorial Hospital hosts 3rd Annual Jr. Explorers Camp

CHESTER, ill. – Memorial Hospital hosted its third annual Junior Explorers Camp from June 25–27, welcoming 12 enthusiastic students entering grades 6–8 for a hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare. Led by Program Coordinator Mariah Bargman, the camp offered a dynamic, behind-the-scenes experience designed to spark curiosity in science, medicine, and patient care.  

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Join us for Vacation Bible School at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester!

CHESTER – St. John Lutheran Church in Chester invites all children ages three through sixth grade to Vacation Bible School!  VBS will be held July 23, 24, and 25th from 6-8:20 pm.  Our closing service will be July 26th starting at 5pm and will include worship, a light meal, and attendance prizes. All children are welcome to

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First United Methodist Church celebrates its 105th anniversary

CHESTER – The congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Chester is observing  the105th anniversary of the opening of the church building.     This is the Church Sign at the First United Methodist Church in Chester.  The sign tells the story at FUMC, “OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS and OPEN DOORS!” Jim Beers Photo

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2025 Chester High School Honors Night Academic and Athletic Awards

CHS honors 72 students for high academic achievement and ten students with Special Athletic Awards   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School held its 2025 Honors Night Wednesday May 7 at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The evening was divided into three separate segments to allow for parents and students to attend only the

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report. Dean C. Westerman 59, Campbell Hill, arrested June 23, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of methamphetamine.  Pretrial Release. James E. Oakley 44, Chester, arrested June 23, 2025 by Chester Police for violating order of protection and assault.  Is incarcerated. Jeffrey A.

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