Randolph County News

Bob Odenkirk’s return visit to Southern Illinois includes public event at The Varsity

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Bob Odenkirk will return to the region in September. He and his brother Bill Odenkirk will meet with SIU students and others, and their visit includes a public event at The Varsity Center from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 12.     Bob and Bill Odenkirk […]

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SIU Carbondale enrollment up in Southern Illinois region, overall enrollment remains steady

by Jeff Harmon CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is pleased to report that the overall enrollment on the 10th day of class for fall 2025 remains steady (flat) at 11,785 – only five fewer students than last year – which saw a record percentage enrollment growth.     This figure reflects increases among

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SIU’s THRIVE event on Sept. 17 focuses on mental health, suicide prevention

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host an entertaining, informative event focusing on wellness, mental health and suicide prevention on Sept. 17. Wellness and Health Promotion Services is sponsoring THRIVE from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Services Building Pavilion, and while the focus is especially on students, everyone is

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Charlotte Thompson Suhler honored with SIU School of Journalism and Advertising naming

by Britni Bateman,  SIU Foundation’s chief marketing officer CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will name its School of Journalism and Advertising in the College of Arts and Media after alumna Charlotte Thompson Suhler in recognition of her recent gift to the school.     Charlotte Thompson Suhler, pictured during her time at SIU

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Maissie L. Easton 19, Sparta, arrested August 25, 2025 by Sparta Police on a Randolph County warrant for petition to revoke probation.  Pretrial Release.   Richard M. Durnell 35, Rockwood, arrested August 28, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office investigates several brushfires

CHESTER, Ill.  — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several brushfires which were reported late Saturday afternoon.   At approximately 5:32 p.m. 911 dispatchers began receiving multiple reports of brush fires in the following areas:   County Road 18 Doza Creek Road Hill Prairie Road Hickory Grove Road Leslie & Field Road Airport Road

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