CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: Heath A. Parker 47, Chester, arrested November 29, 2021 by Chester Police on a Jefferson County MO warrant on a child pornography charge. Is Incarcerated. Michael S. Thorbin 55, Coulterville, arrested November 30, 2021 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a […]
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RED BUD, Ill. — As Christmas fast approaches, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has announced his 1st Annual Share-A-Toy Donation Drive. The drive will benefit families in need, and Rep. Friess hopes you will join him in making this Christmas more special to children in the area. “Christmas is a time for joy and
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CHESTER – Chester Grade School honored 14 students with Character Awards recently for exhibiting social awareness: Bobby Ireland, Bree Johnson, Khloe Beam, Adaya Wunderlich, Lenna Nesbit, Bohdi Helmers, Bryson Gray, Bronx Carroll, Elizabeth Absher, Silas Kinkade, Jude Medrano, Alyvia Grau, Gracelynn Ebers, and Killian Keeler. Pictured (left to right) are Bobby Ireland and Bree
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CHESTER – Organizes of the 2021 Christmas on the River in Chester have posted these photos of Frosty’s Follies winners on its Facebook page.
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CHESTER – The Christmas on the River celebration in Chester included this lighted parade. For more photos: https://www.facebook.com/christmasinrivercity
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CHESTER — The First United Methodist Church in Chester featured its’ Life-Sized” Nativity scene for the “Christmas on the River” weekend December 3-5. The Nativity set is nearly 70 years old and has graced the front lawn of the Church each Christmas since its’ creation. Jim Beers Photo Beth Bell, formerly Beth Stumpe of Chester,
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. Hou have announced that $300 million in new relief grants will be made available to child care providers across the state. The state is also extending a previous grant program by providing nearly $50 million to previous grant recipients. This
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Chicago — Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced that his Organized Retail Crime Task Force recovered thousands of stolen goods at several storage units in Chicago. This is the first major bust as a result of the work of the Organized Retail Crime Task Force that is spearheaded by the Attorney General’s office. “The stolen
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CHESTER – The Chester Mayor’s Office and Parks and Recreation have released these photos of the winners of the 2021 Reindeer Games held during Friday’s Christmas on the River events. The Christmas on the River festivities continue this weekend.
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet Monday, December 6, 2021 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA December 6, 2021 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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