Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 100 middle school and high school students from throughout the region are expected to learn the intricacies of playing brass instruments and learn more about careers in music at the third Brass Day, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Jessica Butler, an […]

CHESTER – A special meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Chester High School Media Center located at 1901 Swanwick St., Chester, IL 62233   AGENDA   Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 pm   Pledge of Allegiance  

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is iopen to the public.   The tentative agenda:              CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA November 17, 2025   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   PLEDGE OF

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session today at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is open to the public.   The public notice of the meeting and its tentative agenda:   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY

MARION, Ill. — The power of a good story has reached a remarkable milestone in Southern Illinois. The local chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) has officially distributed its 100,000th free book to children across an 18-county region, inspiring a lifelong love of reading and helping prepare young learners for school success.   Since launching in July 2024, the Imagination

20 students are recognized for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Wednesday November 12, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its 5th set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade are

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Virgil R. Johnson 52, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested November 3, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated battery.  Is incarcerated.   Joseph S. Loucks 23, Steeleville, arrested November 5, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery.  Is incarcerated.