Randolph County News

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Two researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale are studying the role remnants of a once common bamboo species plays in improving soil and water, supporting wildlife and the effects of nearby forests. Researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale are studying the relationship between canebrake growth and forest characteristics, such […]

CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Arrested were:   James E. Wilson Jr. 50, Sparta, arrested July 15, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for criminal damage to property, battery & driving while license revoked.  Pretrial Release.   Joseph Byron Kish 32, New Athens, arrested July

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — In its continuing effort to provide quality outreach programs, the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is hosting a free continuing legal education (CLE) symposium in Belleville next month for licensed attorneys in Illinois and Missouri.   The Aug. 9 inaugural CLE conference at the Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Campus will feature

CHESTER – The minutes of the June 20 regular meeting and the June 24 special meeting of the Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education have been released.   June 20:   CHESTER BOE 1   June 27:   CHESTER BOE 2 JUNE 27 SPECIAL MEETING

CHESTER, Ill. – A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill.   AGENDA Call to Order and Roll Call – 5:00 p.m. Executive Session                         2.1 For the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,

CHESTER – The Chester City Council meets Thursday.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 18, 2024   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   OATH OF OFFICE OF APPOINTED OFFICAL   READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING