Randolph County News

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — When classes start this fall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, dozens of incoming students will have already earned 8 credit hours and gotten a head start on their college careers, thanks to their participation in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program this summer. From all over Illinois as well as […]

CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Listed as arrested:   Kenneth A. Hamann 25, Baldwin, arrested June 22, 2024 by Baldwin Police on a Randolph County Body Attachment warrant for Contempt of Court.  Released after posting $150 cash bond.   Junyous D. Jones 24, Venice IL, arrested June

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet at 6 p.m. today, July 1st, 2024 in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 1st, 2024   CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale once again is receiving honors for its commitment as one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly institutions by an academic honors society for associate-degree granting colleges and universities.   SIU Carbondale is among 228 public and private colleges and universities listed on Phi Theta Kappa Honor

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 1st, 2024 in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 1st, 2024     CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL   III.