CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Kelly M. Keen 47, Sparta, arrested August 6, 2024 by Sparta Police for aggravated domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Cedric D. Lifter 57, Carbondale, arrested August 6, 2024 by Chester Police for burglary & criminal trespass to land. Is incarcerated. Travis […]
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CHESTER – The Memorial Community Pharmacy, located inside Memorial Hospital in Chester, Ill. has launched a new drive-thru service, providing customers with convenient access to their prescriptions. According to a news release, the pharmacy, located at the arced drive by the pharmacy entrance, the drive thru is open during normal service hours, Monday-Friday from 7
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RED BUD, Ill. – State Representative David Friess is seeking mentees for his Women’s Leadership Initiative, a mentorship program geared at nurturing and developing future female leaders in the community. This program offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. The mission of our program is to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of
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ELGIN, Ill. – A new state law led by State Rep. Anna Moeller and State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen from a west suburban resident aims to help prevent more unnecessary deaths tied to suspected fentanyl usage, by giving law enforcement more tools for investigations. Cort Stevens of Elgin learned in March 2022 of a loophole
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CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a series of public astronomical viewings starting later this month and continuing through December. Bob Baer, associate scientist in the School of Physics and Applied Physics and a coordinator of the viewings, said it’s important that SIU host these as a community service to share the
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — As the home of the only university-housed crematory in the country and one of six mortuary science and funeral services bachelor’s degree programs in the U.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale is expanding its leadership in the field with a continuing education program for crematory operators. Robert Broomfield, the associate
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming new and returning students to campus during Saluki Startup and Weeks of Welcome with a wide variety of special activities designed to help them get them acquainted with campus, the community and one another, learn about resources available to them, set them on
CARBONDALE, Ill. – A new nationwide healthcare initiative, #blackprostatecancer Check Challenge, is honoring Charles D. Neblett, SIU Carbondale alum and civil rights icon. Neblett led nonviolent student protests against campus segregation as a freshman at SIU Carbondale in 1959, when Delyte W. Morris, then-chancellor, eventually worked with Neblett to integrate the campus housing. Neblett went on to become
GLEN CARBON, Ill. == Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois proudly recognizes Kennedy Cason from East St. Louis, Illinois for her recent achievements. Kennedy is a member of the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award class and recipient of a $5,000 scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) for her work in creating a literacy library
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CHESTER – The Memorial Community Pharmacy is proud to announce a new convenient service for our customers – Drive Thru Service, Now Available! Use the arced drive in front of the pharmacy entrance to pull up to the service window and one of the staff members will happily assist you. Contact the pharmacy with
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