Randolph County News

GLEN CARBON — The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is in attendance at the 58th National Council Session (NCS) of Girl Scouts of the USA, which kicked off on July 20 in Washington, DC.   The NCS is the primary business meeting held every three years for Girl Scouts of the USA where elected delegates

CHESTER == The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report.   Arrested were:   Dennis M. Dixon 46, Coulterville, arrested July 14, 2026 by Sparta Police for intimidation, threatening a public official and a St Clair County warrant for failure to appear on a unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia charge.  Is incarcerated.   Bradford

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant Sen. Bryant, Rep. Severin’s Utility Bill Transparency Law Signed by Governor Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) to provide Illinois consumers with greater transparency about charges and fees appearing on their monthly electric bills has been signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. House Bill 5524 requires the

MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Student Support Grants. This program was created after conversations with local educators revealed that some of the most pressing needs in schools are for basic necessities. In response, EECA launched the grants to help schools meet those needs so students

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (07/16/2026)– More than 3,500 students are on the spring 2026 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. Recent graduates include:   Hannah Schweizer, of Chester, IL. Schweizer received the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine.   Gillian Valleroy, of Steeleville, IL. Valleroy received the Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from