by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will remember six faculty, staff and students who have passed away during the 2025-2026 academic year with a ceremony at 1 p.m. April 2, in the Student Center Ballrooms. The ceremony will provide a time for reflection, remembrance and connection with the families and friends […]
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ST. LOUIS, MO – The National Weather Service has completed its survey of damage caused by a tornado Sunday evening south of Red Bud, Illinois. In its report, the NWS stated: “An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph touched down north of Ames, IL in Monroe County at 5:35pm on March
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Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday. The tentative agenda for the meeting was released Tuesday afternoon. Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda March 19, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Request from Patti Carter to help
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Julie S. Dayton 33, Coulterville, arrested March 10, 2026 by Illinois State Police on a Washington County warrant for a no driver’s license charge. Is incarcerated. Paul A. Dayton 35, Homeless, arrested March 10, 2026 by Randolph
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ST. LOUIS and PADUCAH – The St. Louis and Paducah NWS offices passed along the following storm damage reports in the River Region counties of Perry and Ste. Genevieve in Missouri and Randolph in Illinois. They are arranged chronologically. 03/15/2026 0515 PM Ste. Genevieve MO Emergency Mngr Tree debris is blocking a
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Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for
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CHESTER – Buena Vista National Bank in conjunction with Memorial Hospital in Chester held its 30th annual Health Fair on Friday, March 13, at Buena Vista National Bank. Back Row: L-R; Jim Schoen, Lions Club Member; Brandon Misselhorn, Lab Tech; Dr. Stephen Platt, Lions Club Member; Dr. Robert Platt, Lions Club Member; Ryan
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’re looking for a respite from today’s hectic world, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering everyone a chance to get away and reconnect with those who matter most while enjoying a fun, relaxing weekend. Participants enjoy the inaugural Friends and Family Camp. Photo provided Touch of Nature Outdoor Education
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet this evening in regular session. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA March 16, 2026 CALL TO ORDER
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