Randolph County News

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess is joining a chorus of Republican voices in Illinois who are seeking immediate property tax reform.     Friess said, “For years, Illinoisans have been crushed by some of the highest property taxes in the nation. Instead of addressing the bills our side of the aisle has

SPARTA, IL —Sparta Community Hospital is proud to announce that Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator of Sparta At-Home Health Care, recently served as a panel speaker at the Illinois Homecare & Hospice Council 2026 Annual Conference.      Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator of Sparta At-Home Health Care (center), speaks during a panel

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday.   The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda April 16, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman will discuss the battle against online child exploitation during a lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Thursday, April 16. Coleman will present “Online Child Exploitation and Efforts to Combat this Growing Threat” at 5:30 p.m. in the Hiram H. Lesar Building’s auditorium.

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Con 2026 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 17-19. You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with celebrity guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports and so much more – including a variety of all-new cosplay events along with the popular cosplay contest.   Saluki Con is

CHESTER, IL – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Arrested were:   Stav Burdeinik 28, Homeless, arrested April 7, 2026 by Steeleville Police for criminal trespass to residence.  Charges dismissed.  Released.   Phillip D. Galster 41, Chester, arrested April 7, 2026 by Chester Police on a Perry County MO warrant

Chester brings home 11 “Superior”, 1 “Excellent” and 2 “Good” ratings By Jim Beers CHESTER – After a challenging football season, an extremely long and busy basketball season, a fantastic 2025 Christmas Concert, and various numerous other community performances, Chester High School musicians managed to prepare for the 2026 IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest March