Randolph County News

SBA offers drought disaster aid to businesses and nonprofits in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties in Mo and Randolph Co. in Illinois among others

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Illinois who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning April 1, 2025.   The disaster declaration covers the counties of Randolph in Illinois and Perry and Ste. Genevieve in Missouri.   […]

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Jason S. Leeper 42, Steeleville, arrested November 26, 2025 by Steeleville Police for Obstructing Justice, resisting a peace officer, and speeding.  Pretrial Release.   Demetrius L. Zoph 20, Eden, arrested November 28, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery.  Is

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Du Quoin State Fair earns national recognition for nature area projects

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DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair has earned national recognition from the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE), receiving first place in the Facility Beautification Project category and second place in the Other Unique Marketing Tactic category for its work developing the Du Quoin State Fair Nature Area.     Both award-winning

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SIU to host viewing party for Geminids at their peak at Giant City State Park

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – This month, stargazers can get one of the best views of the Geminid meteor shower at its peak, thanks to an event sponsored in part by Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  See the Gems at Giant City will take place from 9:30 p.m. Dec. 13 to 1 a.m. Dec. 14

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Chester City Council meets tonight

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CHESTER – The Chester, Illinois city council will meet this evening at 6 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA December 1, 2025             I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                             II.            ROLL CALL  

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Celebrate SIU, regional innovation and entrepreneurship at Dec. 4 showcase

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase, set for Dec. 4, is a unique celebration of some of the region’s newest and best innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs. Everyone is welcome to attend the 4:30-6:30 p.m. event at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, 1740 Innovation Drive. The evening will feature

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SIU’s Campbell brothers share passion for aviation

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Separated at birth by less than a minute, Southern Illinois University Carbondale seniors Ben and Ian Campbell have always been together — whether playing baseball in their backyard, working at a local hardware store in their northern Illinois hometown or working on projects to become Eagle Scouts. “Wrench” and

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Shawnee Friends anniversary fundraiser a rousing success

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CARBONDALE – The Friends of the Shawnee National Forest will use proceeds from its 15th anniversary fundraiser to strengthen its sustainability and stewardship efforts in the Shawnee National Forest and to supplement educational expenses through scholarship funding for students enrolled in the School of Forestry and Horticulture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.   The event,

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Report

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Kevin R. Kiefer, 57, Carbondale, arrested November 18, 2025 by Sparta Police for violation of pretrial release.  Is incarcerated.   Zackary E. Mueller 24, Coulterville, arrested November 19, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on Randolph County warrants

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