Dyson will be the first in his family to attend a 4-year college and will pursue a degree in Psychology By Jim Beers CHESTER – Recent Chester High School graduate, Dyson Helmers, and his mother and father: Cassy and Ren Helmers are very excited about the fact that this fall Dyson will begin his […]
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RED BUD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) proudly announced that it has been awarded $1.8 million by the Federal Transit Administration to initiate a pilot program aimed at improving access to public transportation in Southern Illinois. This program will specifically benefit individuals with disabilities, older adults, and low-income residents. The funding,
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CHESTER – Chester Parks and Recreation Committee to welcome River City Rock Out 2024 to Cole Memorial Park, Saturday, July 27. The inaugural River City Rock Out is brought to you by the City of Chester and the Chester Parks and Recreation Committee. The day will consist of a Summer Splash event, 11 a.m.–5
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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess reports the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. According to a news release from Rep. Friess office, the Illinoisan of the Day program looks to honor individuals who
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CHESTER – The Chester, Ill., Parks and Recreation Sub-Committee meets Monday to consider the Cole Park Playground Improvement. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Parks And Recreation Sub-Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Monday, July 22, 2024, 5 P.M., City Hall Call To Order Roll
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Kaskaskia Island is gracious host to 4th of July “Let Freedom Ring” event By Jim Beers CHESTER – The week leading up to the 4th of July was filled with warnings of extreme heat, humidity, rain, potential storms, high water and lots of uncertainty regarding the 2024 Patriotic Ceremony that has been hosted on
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GLEN CARBON, ILL. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recently completed a major project at their camp property, thanks to a generous grant from American Water Charitable Foundation. A distant view of the frog pond at Camp Torqua Camp Torqua, the council-owned outdoor experience destination for Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, offers
CARBONDALE – For Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Maya Marenda and Graci McDaniel, patience was a virtue in last month’s Air Race Classic. Faced with the prospect of flying underneath clouds during turbulent weather or waiting for better conditions, the decision by The Saluki Aces to delay their journey enabled the pair to finish second in
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CAPE GIRARDEAU — This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. Every donation counts in the mission to keep
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane will receive an award from a major agriculture organization when it meets at SIU on Tuesday, July 9. Illinois FFA will present Lane with an Honorary State Degree during the Illinois FFA Association State Officer meeting. The meeting, which begins at
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