Randolph County News

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   The tentative agenda:   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence Illinois on the River publication             Standing Committee Reports

Chester Chamber of Commerce CHESTER – The ribbon cutting of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge marks more than the opening of a new bridge — it celebrates progress, connection, and the bright future of our area.   It was especially meaningful to honor the legacy of longtime Chamber member Don Welge by officially dedicating the

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting the arrest of a 22-year-old man from Red Bud, Illinois.   According to the report, Miguel A. Santiago-Salinas was charged with driving while intoxicated and careless and imprudent driving at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, July 11 in Cape Girardeau County.   He was released.

CHESTER – The Chester Parks And Recreation Committee will meet at City Hall, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6 p.m.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:  

CHESTER — A 58-year-old Ellis Grove man was taken by a MedStar Ambulance and an Arch helicopter Wednesday evening following a traffic crash on Singer Road.   The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports Jeffrey R Pautler was the driver of an eastbound 2016 Chevrolet Silverado which ran off the roadway just before the curve, struck