Randolph County News

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been appointed by Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) to serve on the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) to fill the Senate Republican vacancy created by the retirement of State Senator Dale Fowler.   JCAR is a bipartisan legislative oversight committee responsible for reviewing […]

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Representative David Fries has released the following statement regarding the Chicago Bears.   “Friday’s announcement from the Chicago Bears is disappointing news for Illinois.   “The Chicago Bears’ official public push for a new stadium began in June 2021, when the team submitted a formal bid to purchase the 326-acre Arlington

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Angela J. Lehan 48, Baldwin, arrested June 2, 2026 by Steeleville Police for unlawful possession of weapon by felon, unlawful possession of controlled substance, driving while license suspended/revoked, and obstructing justice.  Pretrial Release.   William S. Welling 44,

CHESTER – Men’s Health Month is a time to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and remind the men in our families and communities that their health matters.   At Memorial Hospital in Chester, we see every day how small steps like routine checkups and screenings can make a big difference in long-term health. Right here in

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday, June 11.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda June 11, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Linda Schafer                                                                        Tourism-Brenda

NEW ATHENS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures will be in place on Illinois 13 at the Kaskaskia River Bridge north of New Athens in St. Clair County beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, June 8, weather permitting.   The lane closures are required for navigation lighting repairs on the bridge and will be

CHESTER – Chester City Hall has released this agenda for the next meeting of the city’s Parks and Recreation meeting Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in front of Field No. 3 at the Cohen Complex.   Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda Cohen Complex, in front of Field 3, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, June

EVANSVILLE, IN – Two students from Randolph County attending the University of Evansville have been named to the Dean’s List every fall and spring semester.   They are Hayley Drake of Walsh and Sidney Charles of Coulterville.   To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean’s List, a student must have carried a