Randolph County News

RED BUD, Ill. — Randolph County Illinois Representative David Friess of Red Bud is criticizing Gov. J. B. Pritzker’s decision to lift his mask mandate for everyone except school children. The governor and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced plans to remove the mask mandate throughout the state beginning on February 28th with […]

by Christi Mathis    CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center’s ever-popular tradition, is happening in 2022, but it is being rescheduled from February to March due to recent increases in COVID-19 cases in the region and the unpredictable weather. The free family friendly festival will

MEQUON, Wisc. – A student from Red Bud, Ill. has been honored by Concordia University Wisconsin.   Bryce Becker, a senior studying history and secondary education was named to the Fall Honors List for the 2021-2022 academic year.   To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.60 GPA.   Founded in

CHESTER – The Chester Chamber 3rd Annual Night at the Races will be held Friday, March 25 at the Chester Country Club. Doors open at 5 p.m. racing start at 6 p.m.   Call early to reserve your table.  Bring your friends and your snacks.  Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. Tables

CHESTER — The Chester Chamber of Commerce will meet for lunch Tuesday, February 15th at the Chester Eagles   The meeting will begin at noon.   Jeremy Walker will be our special guest speaker.   Lunch will be available for purchase through the Eagles.   For more information please contact us at chesteril@frontier.com or by

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Arrested were:   Amanda D. Moss 46, Marion, arrested January 31, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for petition to increase bail on a unlawful possession of meth charge.  Is incarcerated.   Tommy B. Vanover 43, Sparta,

CHESTER – The tentative agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Chester city council has been released.   The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, and will follow the 5:30 p.m. Cemetery and Finance Committee meeting. Both meetings are open to the public.   The tentative agenda

CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 8 in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER PARKS AND REC AGENDA 020822