EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School held its 2024 prom at St. Patrick’s Center in Ruma. Ellie Dawkins and Blaine Rahn were crowned Queen and King. Ellie is the daughter of Marie Dawkins and Blaine is the son of Mike and Michaelanne Rahn. The prom court Laura Bowlin, Alyssa Heimann, Ellie Dawkins, […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will commemorate Arbor Day and Earth Month with a tree planting on April 24. Everyone is welcome to participate in the event, which will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. The planting will happen rain or shine at the north entrance to
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Filmmaker and music video director AG (Andres Gonzalez) Rojas will give a virtual presentation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, April 17. The free, public discussion is at 3 p.m. in the Communications Building Northlight Studio, Room 1251, or virtually via Zoom. Rojas, who lives in Los Angeles,
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Tiara J. Benton 35, Chester, arrested April 8, 2024 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of meth. Pretrial Release. Andrew H. Roscow 24, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested April 10, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for driving while license revoked, fleeing/attempting
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A Southern Illinois University Carbondale-affiliated family event aimed at helping science teachers across the region is set for later this month at a local winery. Teachers from SIU’s River Region Master Teaching Fellows Program will host the Family Eco Festival, set for 1-5 p.m. April 27 at Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance will showcase the talents of graduate and undergraduate playwrights starting next week. Third-year SIU Carbondale Master of Fine Arts playwriting students Cameron Noel (above) and Emily Klingensmith will showcase their works April 18-21 on campus. (Photos provided) Third-year Master of Fine Arts
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Marc E. Morris, a triple alumnus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been selected as dean of the College of Business and Analytics. He has been serving as the interim dean since January 2023 and is a longtime SIU faculty member and administrator. Marc E. Morris Sheryl
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CHESTER – The Chester High School musicians returned from the IHSA State Organization Contest with several honors: Division I (Superior) ratings awarded to the CHS Concert Band and CHS Jazz Band. Division II (Excellent) ratings awarded to the CHS Concert Choir and CHS Sound Affect Show Choir.
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CHESTER – Chester Grade School presented “HIVE” Character Awards to 17 students Friday March 22. These awards are for students nominated by teachers or staff for demonstrating one or more of the following characteristics of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. Pictured (Row 1, left to right) are Lainey Blechle, Julian Venus, Aaden
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill. The tentative agenda for the meeting was released Friday. CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 15, 2024 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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