CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports. Among those listed as arrested: Christa D. Poynor 39, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Pretrial Release. Markevion D. Wibourn 22, East St Louis, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County […]
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CHESTER — Two persons were involved in a traffic crash on Route 3 in Randolph County, Illinois Friday, July 3rd. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office the crash happened about 10:25 a.m. 3.5 miles north of Shawneetown Trail when a southbound 2004 Chevy pick up driven by 70-year-old Dennis D. Guethle of Chester
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Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesChester Bridge part TwoTuesday, July 7th @6:30PMThe Orris TheatrePresenter- David Dukephoto by Charlie BargmanOne of the largest infrastructure projects in our region is nearly complete. Construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, replacing the aging Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, began in September 2023—and now the long-awaited
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Red Bud, Illinois resident is one of five persons the SIU Alumni Association has selected to join the organization’s board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1. Jonathan A. Tallman graduated from SIU-C in 1998. He is currently the superintendent of Red Bud Community Unit School
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ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service in St. Louis reported some tree damage in the River Region on Saturday. At 5:07 p.m. a large tree was reported down in Sparta in Randolph County. There was one report of tree damage out of Missouri. It was reported at 4:29 p.m. a mile
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda:
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet Monday at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The tentative agenda:
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nancy Yu was attracted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by the glass program’s strength and diversity. Intricate glass works by Southern Illinois University Carbondale May 2026 Master of Fine Arts graduate Nancy Yu (top) and third-year MFA student Julia Jenkins (bottom) were among several exhibitions by SIU
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DU QUOIN, IL — Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250th birthday celebration, Saturday, July 4. For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track
SPARTA, IL —Sparta Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Sara Malone, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, to the medical team at Steeleville Clinic. Dr. Malone provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families of all ages, from children to adults. She emphasizes prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term management of chronic conditions,
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