Randolph County News

Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets today

CHESTER – The notice and tentative agenda for today’s special meeting of the Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee has been released.   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER СЕМЕТERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee of the City of Chester, Illinois, will hold a special meeting

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Williams completes RN Residency Program at Memorial Hospital

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to celebrate Alyssa Williams, RN, on completing the hospital’s 18-week Nurse Residency Program, where she gained experience caring for patients in both the Medical-Surgical Unit and Emergency Room.     This milestone reflects not only Alyssa’s hard work, but also her heart for caring for others. Throughout her residence,

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Mineral Area College announces its Spring 2026 Dean’s List

PARK HILLS – Congratulations to the MAC students on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List!   Students who are so honored must: earn no grade below a “C” or have any incomplete grades, be enrolled in at least 12 hours of two-year degree credit, and have a current grade point average of 3.25 or higher.  

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Rep. David Friess asks Gov. Pritzker to take action on property tax relief

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess has announced he has joined his colleagues in the Property Tax Relief Conference in sending a second open letter to Governor Pritzker and members of the General Assembly, urging immediate action on meaningful property tax relief before we adjourn on May 31.   “We have been in

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Mississippi Valley Art Guild holds ‘Build the Bridge’ event

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification & Tourism Commission is sponsoring a Build the Bridge contest coordinating with the Don Welge Memorial Bridge dedication ceremony on July 11.  The bridge building contest is open to ages 5 to 15. Bridges can be constructed using any materials. There are several prize categories. Contest entries are to be

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Chester CUSD No. 139 April 16, 2026 board meeting minutes released

CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education meeting minutes have been released.   CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting April 16, 2026   The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Regular Meeting on April 16, 2026 in

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