Randolph County News

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’ve ever wondered what all Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Student Recreation Center has to offer, here’s your chance to find out. Community Day at the Rec includes access to cardio equipment and weight rooms. (SIU Carbondale photo) Everyone is welcome at the Community Day at the Rec, set for 1-4 p.m. […]

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Starla S. Balsom 33, Sparta, arrested December 30, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Perry County MO warrant for probation violation.  Transported to Perry County MO.   Freddie R. Brimmage 31, Chester, arrested January 1, 2026

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Immigration law and policy scholar César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández will discuss federal courts and President Donald Trump’s immigration policies when he presents the Hiram H. Lesar Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Southern Illinois University’s Simmons Law School. Garcia Hernández’s free, public presentation, “Immigration Law in Turbulent Times,” is at 6

CHESTER – The City Council of Chester, Illinois will meet in regular session this evening at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda was released Friday, January 2, 2026.   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA January 5, 2026  

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   The tentative agenda was released Friday, January 2, 2026.   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest reports.   Michael O. Petterson, 26, Percy, arrested December 22, 2025 by Steeleville Police on a Randolph County warrant for petition to revoke probation for possession of lost credit/ debit card. Pretrial Release.   Lonzo L. McCorkle 25, Sparta, arrested December 23, 2025 by