Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize eight faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2026 Excellence Awards.   The awards are bestowed annually for exceptional work both in and outside the classroom. The recipients will be recognized during a ceremony at 3

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. —“Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Earth Month with a variety of special events in April.     Green Fund grants have helped enhance the health of Campus Lake ensuring people can continue to enjoy the scenic spot. Photo by Amber Eswani   “During

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. today.   The meeting will be held in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA          April 6, 2026     CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session today at 5 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE       Notice is hereby given that

MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is launching a new initiative this year called Student Support Grants to help schools provide for the everyday needs of their students.   These grants will fund essential items and services that support student well-being so they can focus and learn. Unlike EECA’s Classroom Empowerment Grants, which

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will redefine success at the SIU Student Speakers Forum this evening, Thursday, April 2, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.   This semester’s topic is “Redefining Success: The Landscape of Happiness.” The free, public forum is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.