By Jim Beers KASKASKIA, Illinois – The 2026 “Let Freedom Ring” Patriotic Ceremony took place Saturday July 4th at the Kaskaskia Island Immaculate Conception Church. Dangerously high and humid temperatures forced the event to be moved inside the church where air conditioning saved the day. As it turned out the heat wasn’t the only culprit […]
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UNIVERSITY, MS — More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy. Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, is
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus is gearing up for a new semester and volunteers from the campus and community are invited to help new and returning Salukis move into their new homes away from home. University Housing organizers say volunteers provide valuable assistance to students and their families as well as giving
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports. Among those listed as arrested: Christa D. Poynor 39, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Pretrial Release. Markevion D. Wibourn 22, East St Louis, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County
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CHESTER — Two persons were involved in a traffic crash on Route 3 in Randolph County, Illinois Friday, July 3rd. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office the crash happened about 10:25 a.m. 3.5 miles north of Shawneetown Trail when a southbound 2004 Chevy pick up driven by 70-year-old Dennis D. Guethle of Chester
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Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesChester Bridge part TwoTuesday, July 7th @6:30PMThe Orris TheatrePresenter- David Dukephoto by Charlie BargmanOne of the largest infrastructure projects in our region is nearly complete. Construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, replacing the aging Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, began in September 2023—and now the long-awaited
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Red Bud, Illinois resident is one of five persons the SIU Alumni Association has selected to join the organization’s board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1. Jonathan A. Tallman graduated from SIU-C in 1998. He is currently the superintendent of Red Bud Community Unit School
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ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service in St. Louis reported some tree damage in the River Region on Saturday. At 5:07 p.m. a large tree was reported down in Sparta in Randolph County. There was one report of tree damage out of Missouri. It was reported at 4:29 p.m. a mile
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda:
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet Monday at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The tentative agenda:
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