Randolph County News

Paul Schimpf says Governor Pritzker’s budget address offers gimmicks, not solutions

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WATERLOO – Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf released the following statement on Governor Pritzker’s budget address which offered no real solutions, but political gimmicks: “With Illinoisans already burdened by the highest effective tax rates in the nation, it is extremely offensive that Governor Pritzker would refer to his tax cut illusion as “relief.”  The illusion […]

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Kaskaskia Watershed Summit set for March 7

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MODOC, Illinois — The Kaskaskia Watershed Association’s 21th Annual Summit will be held on March 7, 2022, (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at the Mariner’s Village Resort Conference Center in Carlyle, IL.  The theme for this year’s Summit is “Maintaining the Kaskaskia System for Generations to Come”.   For 20 years this Summit has brought

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Chester Fire Department holds Christmas party

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The Chester Fire Department held its’ 2021 Christmas Party Saturday January 29, 2022, at the VFW in Chester.  A highlight of the evening was the presentation of 30-Year Awards to Fire Chief Marty Bert and Captain Dan Hecht.  Both are pictured here with their plaques commemorating their 30 Year of dedicated Service to the Chester

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Mississippi wetlands can help human life and the environment

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are trying to find out if a key to mitigating an ongoing environmental threat lies along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Jonathan Remo, associate professor in the School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, left, works with Cecilia Albert-Black, an undergraduate student

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Mobile Market held January 26

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CHESTER — On an extremely cold, bitter Wednesday January 26, the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry hosted the monthly Mobile Market at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester.   Approximately 25 volunteers served clients with 67 vouchers.  Mike Cowan, Danny Hornbostel, and Dr. Steve Miller prepare to distribute packaged meats to clients.  Jim Beers Photo   

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Randolph County authorities investigate death of Sparta man

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CHESTER — Randolph County Coroner Carlos J. Barbour has announced his office and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of 36-year-old Joseph A. Specogni of Sparta. Barbour says Specogni was pronounced at his residence at 7:01 p.m. Tuesday, January 25. The cause of death is pending further investigation, however, no foul play

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Chester launches ‘Making A Difference’ volunteer program

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CHESTER — The City of Chester is launching a new program dedicated to volunteerism.   The City of Chester recognizes that volunteers are the life blood of a community and it appreciate the vital role they play in helping us deliver high-quality community services.   The city recognize the huge contribution volunteers make toward the

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Rebuild Illinois money is coming to the downstate

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METRO EAST – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation Wednesday announced that almost $111.4 million has been awarded to transit providers downstate as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.   The governor also announced an additional $108.3 million for public ports in Illinois.   Some of the port money

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