CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. James D. Webb 55, Chester, arrested June 30, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Rusty W. Trammel 41, Sparta, arrested July 1, 2025 by Sparta Police for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Shane M. Rains 41, Herrin, arrested July 1, 2025 […]
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KASKASKIA RIVER PROJECT— Beginning Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6 a.m., through Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. lockages will not be permitted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (4800 Lock and Dam Road) due to maintenance work on the culvert valve hydraulic cylinders. According to a news release: “This closure is prep work for
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Landeros balances college, Air Force Reserves and is now the area’s newest Realtor By Jim Beers CHESTER – Jared Landeros of Chester is well known in his hometown of Chester, Illinois for his athletic ability, ethics and hard work as a Chester High School YellowJacket athlete. Since his graduation from CHS in 2022, however, he
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CHESTER – The Chester Police Pension Fund will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. POLICE PENSION FUND AGENDA FOR JULY 8, 2025, POLICE PENSION BOARD MEETING AT 4 P.M. Call To Order Roll Call And Introduction Of Guests Approval Of Minutes Of Previous Meeting Public Comment Communications Approval Of Bills Treasurer’s Report Investment
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Big crowd turns out for dedication of band stand renovations, band concert and Mom & Pop’s Pizza By Jim Beers CHESTER – Tuesday July 1st was a big night at Ft. Kaskaskia State Park as Park Ranger Shane Wagner hosted a special event to celebrate the recent renovation of the band stand with a band
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 7, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER II.
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening at 5:p.m. in special session. The meeting will be held in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY
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CHESTER – The people of Chester, Illinois celebrated the Fourth of July last Friday. The cannons roared. The bells rang out. The French Marines fired a rifle volley The band played. Master of Ceremonies Tom Welge. Mayor Joe Eggemeyer spoke
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, July 8. The tentative agenda for the meeting: (The minutes of the previous meeting will follow the agtenda for the next meeting.) Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:30 P.M., Breezy
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CHESTER, ill. – Memorial Hospital hosted its third annual Junior Explorers Camp from June 25–27, welcoming 12 enthusiastic students entering grades 6–8 for a hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare. Led by Program Coordinator Mariah Bargman, the camp offered a dynamic, behind-the-scenes experience designed to spark curiosity in science, medicine, and patient care.
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