CHESTER — The Chester Lions Club welcomes its newest member, James Kirkpatrick, MD. From left: Past District Governor Larry McGuire, Dr. Kirkpatrick, and sponsoring Lion, Larry Soellner, OD. This brings the club’s membership to 20 members. To learn more about this club, visit it at noon on the first Monday of the month, […]
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CHESTER – Randolph County voters cast ballots Tuesday in the General Election. Voter turnout was 14,505 out of a total of 20,235 or 72 percent. Voters went with the Republican candidates in all races. Donald Trump for President 10,645 to 3,469 over Kamala Harris. Mike Bost for 12th District Congress 11,236 to
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Young bulls are crowding the pens at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, as researchers prepare for the Bull Performance Test and Sale, back on campus for the first time after a five-year absence. A young bull makes its way through gates at the SIU Beef Evaluation Center. (Photo by Russell Bailey)
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. – As the country prepares to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty member who is passionate about helping veterans is recruiting rural vets for a study about adjusting to civilian life, and they will be rewarded with an SIU artificial intelligence coding certificate and
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Lino M. Finke 42, Mount Vernon IN, arrested 10/29/2024 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Pretrial Release. Felicia M. White 53, Tilden, arrested 10/30/2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for theft. Pretrial Release. Shaela R. Hinkle 26, Ava, arrested
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The work and precision that go into making sculptures from cast iron molds will be highlighted when students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design’s sculpture program host their free, annual fall cast iron pour, beginning at noon Saturday, Nov. 9. The annual fall iron pour hosted by
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — With a 100% job placement rate for students within a year of graduation, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s master’s degree in communication disorders and sciences has a proven record of preparing students for the national certification exam and rewarding careers in speech-language pathology or related fields. As the program prepares for continued
CARBONDALE – John and Nancy Jackson’s names are synonymous with education and service around Southern Illinois University and the city of Carbondale. Those names will soon be honored at the John and Nancy Jackson Lobby at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. At 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the institute, located at 1231 Lincoln
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Political experts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale predict voters may not see many changes in how Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump adjust their tactics as the nation’s 2024 presidential campaign winds down in the waning hours toward Election Day, Tuesday. John Shaw, director of the
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session this evening. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA November 4, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY LOCAL SCOUTS READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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