CHESTER, IL – The Randolph Society Foundation has begun the nomination process for its annual awards to honor outstanding historical citizens of Randolph County and their achievements. “Randolph Society Foundation is seeking to honor the prominent men and women who contributed to Randolph County by living extraordinary lives. Through their deeds and notoriety, they […]
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City officials hope to possibly make the event an annual affair! BY JIM BEERS Tuesday September 1st was the first “End of Summer Hose Down”. This event couldn’t have come at a more convenient time with a late summer heat wave scorching the area. The event was well attended and a crowd favorite with
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BY JIIM BEERS The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) continues to host its monthly Mobile Markets which distribute food items to qualifying families. The July and August 2026 markets served approximately 225 families. The Mobile Markets take place each month on the 4th Wednesday at approximately 8 a.m. at the Cohen Recreation Complex
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Prepare for three days of Saluki pride as Family Weekend 2026 rolls into Southern Illinois University Carbondale Sept. 11-13, with football, tailgating, and a ton of fun events and activities for everyone. “Saluki Family Weekend is one of our favorite traditions at SIU because it gives students the opportunity to share their
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Please join us in congratulating our September Business of the Month: Pechacek Funeral Homes! Thank you for all you do for our community!
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series at Southern Illinois University Carbondale kicks off its third season on Monday, Sept. 14, featuring Wei Denton, a cellist with the Chicago Philharmonic and Northwest Indiana Symphony. The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series kicks off its third season on Sept. 14 with (from
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Monday night, members of Sparta Fire, alongside members of Tilden Fire Department, Marissa Fire Department, Unofficial Steeleville Fire Dept, Evansville Volunteer Fire Department and Baldwin Fire Department trained in water shuttle operations with multiple drop tanks as part of our ongoing pursuit of mutual aid cohesion four our serving areas.
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You can be a part of history! The Chester Chamber of Commerce and the Chester Parks and Recreation Department are holding a community raffle to celebrate the demolition of the 1942 truss bridge, which was recently replaced by the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge. Ames Construction is giving one lucky person the opportunity to press
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August 31, 2026 Tammy D. Gettings 45, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested August 24, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for criminal trespass to state property. Pretrial Release. Mitchell C. Gerdes 61, Cincinnati OH, arrested August 26, 2026 by Steeleville Police for DUI. Pretrial Release. Kasey T. Payne 35, DuQuoin, arrested August 26,
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By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Get ready to hammer down and light the forge next weekend at the annual Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society (SIMS) conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5. The two-day conference features demonstrations, artist talks and networking opportunities with metalsmiths, jewelers, blacksmiths, students and educators from
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