Randolph County News

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 31 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the fall 2024 semester. Sheryl A. Tucker, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said she is looking forward to learning about their scholarly and creativity activities and how they will contribute in the classroom. “We are excited about the […]

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Listed as arrested: Kalynn N. Bergman 28, Harrisburg IL, arrested September 16, 2024 by Sparta Police on a Saline County warrant for failure to appear on a domestic battery charge.  Is incarcerated. Clayton O. Mathis 58, Chester, arrested September 16, 2024 by Chester Police

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A bewitchingly entertaining day awaits visitors at the Haunted Hollow, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s family friendly Halloween festival at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Everyone is welcome to join the fun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Touch of Nature, located about 8 miles south of

CHESTER – The approved meeting minutes from the August 15th Chester CUSD 139 Board of Education meeting have been released.   CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION   Regular (Ed. Special) Meeting August 15, 2024   The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Special Meeting on

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A series of talks focused on the sun and the major role it plays in the lives of humans kicks off this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a presentation on NASA’s solar spacecraft fleet. The “Journey to the Sun” talk series will begin at 3 p.m. Friday,

CHESTER – The Randolph County Health Department has announced  its flu shot clinic schedule.   For more information about flu shots call (618) 826-5007