CHESTER — In honor of October being National Pork Month, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) invited representatives to nominate a food pantry in their legislative district for a chance to receive 24 packages of shelf-stable bacon. State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) nominated Chester Area Christian Food Pantry which was selected as a winner. […]
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session Monday at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA October 18, 2021 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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DUQUOIN — An 83-year-old Percy woman died Wednesday in a traffic crash on Illinois Route 4 in Randolph County. The Illinois State Police reports Lila A. Ashby was the driver of a southbound 2009 Pontiac G6 which crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2013 Freightliner Convential head on. The truck driver, 26-year-old Luke
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STEELEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation Thurrsday announced that IL Rt 150 from IL Rt 4 west of Steeleville to the Perry County line will be restricted to one lane beginning Monday, October 18, 2021, weather permitting. This work is necessary to complete pavement repairs and will take place daily between the hours of
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CHESTER — A 25-year-old Ellis Grove man was hurt in a traffic crash on Chester Road in Randolph County Saturday, October 9. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports Jacob Long was taken to Memorial Hospital in Chester for treatment of his injuries. The sheriff’s office report states Long was the driver of a southbound 2015
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CHESTER – Several students at Chester Grade School were recently recognized for demonstrating the character trait of having good relationship skills. Honored were: Jace Belton, Paisley Martin, Brayden Wright, Harper Stewart, Averi Cowell, Derek Sumpter, Grayson McCoy, Ady Caron, Billy Allison, Austin Pine, Camryn Petrowske, Carter Belton, Briselda Ordenez, and Dalton Jenson. Each honoree received
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CHESTER — Steve Sympson (left) and Bob Decker (right) put the finishing touches on stacks of food items being offered at the September Mobile Market. The event is made possible by the St. Louis Area Food Bank. The event is sponsored by the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP). Alvin Petrowske checks clients in at
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths as of Wednesday. There are 42 active cases with two persons in the hospital. There have been 5,566 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,426 recoveries and 98 deaths. The Illinois Department of
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Molly M. Zieba 32, Golconda, arrested October 5, 2021 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for driving while license revoked. Released after posting $500 cash bond. Ronald A. Arpin 30, Red Bud, arrested October 6, 2021 by
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CHESTER – Chester High School held its 2021 Homecoming Parade Friday, October 8. Contributing photographer Jim Beers provided this pictorial of the event. The Chester Fire Department leads the parade. VFW color guard First place float winner: Freshman class of 2025 “Freshman Saloon” Marek Sawicki, son of Pawel and Kristi Sawicki and grandson of Jim
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