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 – 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 – The people of Chester, Illinois celebrated the Fourth of July last Friday. The cannons roared. The bells rang out. The French Marines fired a rifle volley The band played. Master of Ceremonies Tom Welge. Mayor Joe Eggemeyer spoke
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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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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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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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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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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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CHESTER, Ill. – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild is planning a busy July. Meet the Artists Open House On Saturday, July 19, they will be hosting a Meet the Artists Open House from 1-4pm. Several artists will be on hand to demonstrate their artistic talents, which include wood working, stained glass creations, jewelry making, along
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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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