The October Take Pride Home Award winners in Chester were announced. One of the two October 2024 “Take Pride Home” winners in the Chester Beautification Commission program is the home of Aaron and Jessica Wunderlich. They reside at 18 Knollwood Drive in Chester. Pictured with Aaron and Jessica is their daughter Zoe. JoAnn Simmons Photo […]
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Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Charles Bargman II Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2024 on October 9, 2024. Charles Bargman II, Maintenance Technician and Bio Med Coordinator, has worked at Memorial Hospital since December 2023. When asked what he likes most about working at Memorial, he replied, “the small
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show support for Breast Cancer victims and survivors, the Chester Police Force is wearing PINK badges throughout the month. Pictured here wearing their pink badges are Chief of Police Bobby Helmers, Officer Martinez, and Canine Officer Laramore. Jim Beers Photo
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Immediate response from Chester Fire Department eliminates dangerous situation BY JIM BEERS A fire call was issued at 2:42 p.m. to the Chester Fire Department Monday October 7 for a dumpster fire that was “fully engulfed” at 1027 State Street behind the Chester Subway Sandwich Shop. According the Fire Chief Marty Bert, Chester Police were
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Chase J. Durand 33, New Richmond WI, arrested October 1, 2024 by Chester Police for theft. Released by Order of State’s Attorney. Michael C. Waterman 42, Sparta, arrested October 1, 2024 by Sparta Police for methamphetamine related child endangerment, Unlawful Delivery of
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will follow the Cemetery and Finance Committee meeting which begins at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings are held in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. Both meetings are open to the public. The
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CHESTER – A special meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the High School Family & Consumer Science Classroom (217B) located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill. AGENDA Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m. Opportunity for Public Comment
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students will be on display on Saturday, Oct. 12, while helping the community. Bowls like these, created by SIU Carbondale ceramics students, will be available at this year’s Empty Bowls. (Photo provided) Empty Bowls, an event where art meets hunger, compassion and
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate National APEX Day with three days of activities Oct. 8-10. Plans include a mayoral proclamation and variety of programs, including virtual workshops specifically designed to support local businesses and provide them with resources regarding government contracting. The event kicks off
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