Randolph County News

SIU’s state-of-the-art, $7.2M BioLaunch boosts opportunities in science, the economy

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — Officials Friday cut the ribbon on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s $7.2 million BioLaunch lab, a new, 10,000-square-foot space dedicated to cutting-edge life sciences research and more. SIU officials and honored guests cut the ribbon, dedicating the new BioLaunch lab.  “Today is an exciting day for Southern Illinois University Carbondale […]

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SIU’s School of Theater and Dance 2024-25 season offers variety

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s McLeod Theater stage will showcase the theatrical and musical talents of students while offering a wide spectrum of entertainment and emotion during the School of Theater and Dance’s 2024-2025 season. Rehearsal is underway for the season opening SIU School of Theater and Dance production “The

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SIU Carbondale hosts Great Glass Pumpkin Patch sale Oct. 12

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. – The talents of students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s glass program will be on display with the annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on the lawn in front of the breezeway between Pulliam Hall and the

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SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville receive 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville (SIUE) are the recipients of the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.   “The SIU System is very committed to making progress with our work in

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SIU celebrating ‘Salukis on the Frontier’ Homecoming 2024 with activities galore

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Salukis from far and wide will converge on Southern Illinois University Carbondale Oct. 7-12 for Homecoming 2024, and the celebration includes a kickoff event, a big block party, a concert featuring country phenom Hunter Hayes and many other activities, including the big parade, football game and tailgating, of course.

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Gilster-Mary Lee becomes first employer in the nation to be Spectrum Certified®

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STEELEVILLE – Gilster-Mary Lee celebrated its achievement in becoming the first employer in the nation to receive the Spectrum Certified® designation for its work in employing individuals with Autism and other Neurodiversities Tuesday at its Steeleville, Illinois plant.     Stannum Core Solutions, a leading agency specializing in neurodiverse workforce strategies, presented this first-of-its-kind certification

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday

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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday at 6 p.m, in the Cole Memorial Park Fairgrounds. Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 6 P.M., Cole Memorial Park Fairgrounds   Call To Order Roll Call Pledge Of Allegiance Reading And Approval Of Minutes

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Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 1-Oct. 15

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ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis office of the American Red Cross has announced the following blood drives in the River Region counties of Ste. Genevieve, Perry and Randolph.   Sparta 10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., VFW Post 2698, 1911 North Market Street   Steeleville 10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall,

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Rep. Friess announces Children’s Halloween Costume Contest

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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess is hosting his 4th Annual Children’s Halloween Costume Contest. Deadline for entries is November 5th. 12 years or under. Best costume winners receives a family 4-pack attraction pass to “The Edge” in Belleville. Follow the link to enter the contest: https://forms.gle/TrfoN3sGRmZyWijK6 Or stop by our booth at Octo-Boo-Fest

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