Randolph County News

WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The Biden Administration’s attempt to defy a court-ordered stay on the vaccine mandate on small business owners clearly shows what the mandates are really all about, according to Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Gary Rabine. “The Biden Administration knows the vaccine mandate is not constitutional and so they are leaning on businesses to […]

By Patti Carter, Chester Recreation Director CHESTER – We are in the final planning stages for the 33rd year of “Chester’s Christmas on the River.” The celebration will be held December 3, 4, and 5th, 2021. Please add these dates to your calendar so that you may come and enjoy the season with us. As

CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reported eight new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths as of Wednesday There are 20 active cases with one in the hospital. There have been 5,667 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,547 recoveries and 100 deaths. The Illinois Department of Public

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer ​    CHESTER — The American Legion Auxiliary in Chester is conducting a Kleenex drive to help out local schools. Farida Hollaway, Auxiliary member, said, “The Chester American Legion Auxiliary is collecting packages of 3-or-4 Kleenex boxes to be distributed to all four schools in Chester.” “There is a big collection

STEELEVILLE, Ill. — The Steeleville Police Department, Chester Police Department, and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office have once again teamed up for their 4th annual Cops and Kids at Christmas program! Cops and Kids at Christmas provides families in need this holiday season the opportunity to go holiday shopping with a member of local law

EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school will host the Evansville community blood drive on Dec. 1 from 2-6 p.m.

CHESTER — The City of Chester has announced it will again provide the fall leaf pick up program. According to a news release, these services will begin Monday, November 15th and continue throughout the end of November or as needed.   Residents need to call 826-3712 to clearly leave the address where leaves are ready to