Randolph County News

SPRINGFIELD – Republican Governor Candidate Gary Rabine released the following statement regarding Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s repeal of the Parental Notification Law. “Today, in yet another blow to parental rights, JB Pritzker repealed the parental notification law requiring parents be informed when their child seeks an abortion.  Your underage kid can’t get an aspirin at school […]

CHESTER — Another big jump in COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois. The county’s health department reported on Friday 41 new cases since its previous report, issued on Wednesday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 116. Three patients are hospitalized. The death toll stands at 103 in Randolph County.

AUSTIN, Tex. — Since the short pandemic-induced recession of 2020, the job market has recovered quickly. At the onset of the pandemic, the U.S. lost over 22 million jobs, but according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm employment is currently just 4.2 million lower than pre-pandemic levels. While monthly

CHESTER — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized MemorialHospital, Chester, for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony held November 18th at the I Hotel and ConferenceCenter, Champaign, Ill. Memorial Hospital’s Environment of Care and Patient Safety Committees meet monthly to work on maintaining and executing top performance

CHESTER — Another big jump in COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois. The county’s health department reports 41 new cases and another death since its last report, issued on Monday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 111. Three patients are hospitalized. The death toll stands at 103 in Randolph

EVANSVILLE — Emily Luebkemann and Hailey Harbaugh attended the FFA Build conference in Bloomington.  Hailey Harbaugh and Emily Luebkemann They participated in sessions on building yourself, building your leadership, building your team and building your community.  The members met new people from across the state.

EVANSVILLE — The FFA chapter participated in the Ag Communication CDE. The team placed sixth over all. Members pictured in order: Alyssa Heimann, Hailey Harbaugh, Charlie Rahlfs, Isaac Luebkemann, Christine Liefer and Alaina Smith. Christine Liefer placed first in JV magazine writing, Charlie Rahlfs placed third in JV opinion writing. Isaac Luebkemann placed third in