Randolph County News

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Alumni Association has awarded $59,288 to 46 new and returning Southern Illinois University Carbondale students for the fall 2024 semester. Thanks to the support of new and legacy donors, students are receiving funds administered by the association from 15 regional and legacy scholarships and 20 textbook awards. These scholarships often […]

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 6th annual United We Lead Gala on Friday, September 6, 2024 at The Leclaire Room in Edwardsville, IL. The United We Lead Gala, themed “Envision Greatness” in 2024, is the premier fundraising event for Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois that brings together a

SHILOH, Ill.— The St. Clair County Village of Shiloh, Illinois, in partnership with Freedom Sings USA, is proud to present the Veterans Songwriting Retreat. This special event, dedicated to Shiloh/St. Clair County area Veterans and military families, will take place at the Veteran Music Hall in Shiloh on August 9th and 10th. For more info,

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Thomas D. Woodside 48, Perryville MO, arrested July 22, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a methamphetamine delivery charge.  Is incarcerated.   James K. Murphy 63, Chester, arrested July 25, 2024 by Randolph

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Charles D. Neblett, SIU Carbondale alum and civil rights icon, is honored with a new nationwide healthcare initiative born out of his experience as a young SIU Carbondale freshman in 1959, where he led nonviolent protests against campus housing segregation and Delyte W. Morris, the University’s then-chancellor, listened to him.   Neblett passes down

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Following a strong fall and spring, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is enjoying increasing enrollment this summer, up about 3.4 percent from last year.    “This great news is the result of the tireless efforts of many Salukis and the strategic planning outlined in Imagine 2030,” said Chancellor Austin A.

CHESTER – Chester Parks and Recreation Committee to welcome River City Rock Out 2024 to Cole Memorial Park, Saturday, July 27.   The inaugural River City Rock Out is brought to you by the City of Chester and the Chester Parks and Recreation Committee. The day will consist of a Summer Splash event, 11 a.m.–5