Randolph County News

Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented Character Awards to 17 students for demonstrating the character trait of having  “Good Relationship Skills” Friday October 29.  Shown here are Remi Brandenburger and Raven Rinderer receiving their certificates.  Other recipients not available for the photo include Marlyn Vasquez, Brycen Petrowske, Paisley Ezell, Cruz Davis, Alekzander Jarrett, Ethan Wittenborn, […]

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Daylight Saving Time: Reminder to test and inspect home smoke alarms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to test, inspect expiration dates, and change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms while turning their clock back as daylight saving time ends this weekend. “Fire Safety is something that all Illinoisans should be thinking about and

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets Friday

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will hold a special meeting Friday at 1 p.m. in the Chester municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY & FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery & Finance Committee of the City of Chester,

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Multi-agency resource center will be held Monday for tornado victims

ST. MARY – A multi-agency resource center or MARC will be held Monday in St. Mary to answer questions and provide information and disaster-related assistance to those impacted by the October 24th tornado or other disasters. The MARC will be located at the Trinity Baptist Church, 500 Mulberry Street. It will be open from 4-8

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Paul Schimpf highlights Youngkin’s winning agenda

CHICAGO – Republican candidate Paul Schimpf celebrated new Virginia Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin’s decisive, seismic victory yesterday, saying that Youngkin’s win sends a message that Republicans can prevail in so-called “blue” states by focusing on issues that are relevant to everyday Americans. “I’m thrilled to see Governor-Elect Youngkin win in Virginia,” Schimpf said. “But it isn’t just

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Six Christ our Savior FFA members attend National FFA Convention

EVANSVILLE — Six Christ Our Savior FFA members traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 94th National FFA convention. The students participated in workshops, sessions, expo center activities and the Rodeo. Pictured are Alyssa Heimann, Christine Liefer, Emily Luebkemann, David Koester, Isaac Luebkemann and Hailey Harbaugh.

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SIU research team aims to move food replication from science fiction to reality

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — Science fiction fans will no doubt remember scenes from their favorite shows in which characters press a few buttons before their favorite gourmet meal pops out of a machine, looking like it came from the kitchen of a four-star restaurant. It may not work quite like that, but a

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