by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Foodie Fridays are coming to the Office of Innovation and Economic Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale beginning Friday, Aug. 16, and everyone is invited. Taqueria Jimenez and Bake Me Happy are confirmed participants for the inaugural event, and others are pending. On the first and third Fridays of each […]
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CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting will be open to the public. The tentative agenda:
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SPARTA – The Sparta Police Department has announced the appointment of Officer Adam White as School Resource Officer for the Sparta School District, while Officer Brooks continues to recover. Officer White will be available to both students and staff of the Sparta High School, Sparta Lincoln and the Evansville Attendance Center. Officer White has
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Jarrod Peters, Randolph County Sheriff CHESTER -– Area law enforcement, firefighters, EMS and Telecommunicators recently spent a Saturday training for an active shooter incident. This training is the result of a joint effort among police, fire and EMS agencies to coordinate and plan a strategic response to large-scale incidents like an active shooter.
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RED BUD, Ill. – State Representative David Friess is seeking mentees for his Women’s Leadership Initiative, a mentorship program geared at nurturing and developing future female leaders in the community. This program offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. The mission of our program is to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of
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RED BUD, Ill. – State Representative David Friess congratulates several local libraries that have recently been awarded grants to enhance the services and resources they provide to their communities. These libraries have been recognized for their commitment to providing outstanding educational and technological services. The funding comes through various grant programs, including the Public Library
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Kelly M. Keen 47, Sparta, arrested August 6, 2024 by Sparta Police for aggravated domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Cedric D. Lifter 57, Carbondale, arrested August 6, 2024 by Chester Police for burglary & criminal trespass to land. Is incarcerated. Travis
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CHESTER – The Memorial Community Pharmacy, located inside Memorial Hospital in Chester, Ill. has launched a new drive-thru service, providing customers with convenient access to their prescriptions. According to a news release, the pharmacy, located at the arced drive by the pharmacy entrance, the drive thru is open during normal service hours, Monday-Friday from 7
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ELGIN, Ill. – A new state law led by State Rep. Anna Moeller and State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen from a west suburban resident aims to help prevent more unnecessary deaths tied to suspected fentanyl usage, by giving law enforcement more tools for investigations. Cort Stevens of Elgin learned in March 2022 of a loophole
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CARBONDALE, Ill. – A new nationwide healthcare initiative, #blackprostatecancer Check Challenge, is honoring Charles D. Neblett, SIU Carbondale alum and civil rights icon. Neblett led nonviolent student protests against campus segregation as a freshman at SIU Carbondale in 1959, when Delyte W. Morris, then-chancellor, eventually worked with Neblett to integrate the campus housing. Neblett went on to become
