Randolph County News

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Due to uncertain weather and widespread illness in the region, the SouthernTECH 2025: Advancing SIU Research, Building Businesses, Igniting Smart Growth” conference, originally scheduled for Feb. 11 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is being postponed until March 4.  The free event is geared toward regional business leaders who want to […]

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report of arrests. Cory M. White 32, Chester, arrested February 3, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for criminal trespass to real property.  Is incarcerated. Mario G. Chavez 42, Cutler, arrested February 3, 2025 by Steeleville Police for threatening a

RED BUD – Southern Illinois Republican Rep. David Friess says the Illinois Trust Act, which was enacted in 2017, needs to be repealed.   In a post on his Facebook page, Friess said the Trust Act “prevents state and local law enforcement from assisting the federal government with civil immigration enforcement but allows coordination when

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A program showcasing the diverse dance talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and guest artists will take the McLeod Theater stage Feb. 14-16. “PHOENIX — A Dance Concert,” directed by Darryl K. Clark, associate professor in musical theater dance, will celebrate the recent reorganization of the College of Arts

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Chaoyang University of Technology (CYUT) in Taiwan recently entered into an agreement to promote collaborative academic, research and student exchange possibilities. SIU Carbondale and Chaoyang University of Technology (CYUT) in Taiwan recently entered into an agreement to promote collaborative academic, research and student exchange