Randolph County News

SIU trumpet ensemble looks to make noise in national competition

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — For a second straight year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music will vie for a title in the small ensemble division of the collegiate National Trumpet Competition. “I am very proud of the students and feel so fortunate to teach these wonderful people daily,” said Ricky Spears, an assistant professor of trumpet and […]

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SIU to host viewing party for March 3 total lunar eclipse

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Can’t sleep? Up early? You’ll be ready for the total lunar eclipse observation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3.     A total lunar eclipse viewing is set for March 3 at SIU Carbondale. This photo is from a total lunar eclipse in November 2021,

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SIU students, faculty to be honored at All Ag Banquet Friday

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences will celebrate the successes of its students, faculty, staff and alumni at the 74th All Ag Banquet on Friday, Feb. 27.     The banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour at the SIU Student Center International Lounge, followed by dinner

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Randolph County Sheriff’s office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Philip L. Henseler 24, Salem, arrested February 17, 2026 by Chester Police for criminal sexual assault.  Is incarcerated.   Ezekiel N. Hantz 19, DuQuoin, arrested February 18, 2026 by Chester Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear

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Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble to perform Feb. 28 at SIU

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will give a free, public performance, on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.     The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Ticket reservations are required and available at  www.afbandtix.org/ by going to the Feb. 28 concert listing. The SIU School

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SIU Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band to showcase ‘AMERICANA’ Feb. 25

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nearly 80 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will kick off the spring semester with a tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary when they present “AMERICANA” on Wednesday, Feb. 25. SIU Symphonic Band members in a recent rehearsal before the Wednesday, Feb. 25, performance of “AMERICANA” at Shryock Auditorium. (Photo by

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SIU students claim third prize at national tax competition

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Top three in the entire country. That’s the feat a team of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students accomplished recently in the National Deloitte FanTAXtic Case Competition, besting such venerable universities as Brigham Young, Marquette, Florida State, North Caroline State and University of Illinois Chicago.   SIU’s Deloitte FanTAXtic national

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‘Metamorphoses’ hits SIU’s Moe theater stage Feb. 25-March 1

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A series of Greek myths adapted from a poem by the ancient Roman poet Ovid transforms into modern-day life when “Metamorphoses” comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Christian Moe Laboratory Theater, Feb. 25-March 1.     Saina Seraj (in photo), a third-year Master of Fine Arts student in theater

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Sen. Terri Bryant reacts to governor’s budget address

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s proposed budget from his Budget Address:   “Governor Pritzker spent much of his address blaming President Trump and the federal government, yet he once again proposed the largest budget in state history, fueled by nearly a billion dollars in

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