Randolph County News

[ST. LOUIS, MO, Aug. 10, 2026] — The American Red Cross continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood or platelets amid the ongoing national blood crisis. Just three additional donors at every blood drive could help further stabilize the blood supply and ensure patients continue receiving lifesaving care. Since issuing only the second blood crisis in Red Cross history in […]

Meeting Agenda Date: August 12, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: City Hall 1330 Swanwick St., Chester, IL 62233 Meeting Leader: Joanna Tudor 1. Attendance & Roll Call (Check box for Present, note ‘A’ for Absent) [ ] Mayor: Joey Eggemeyer [ ] Chair: Joanna Tudor [ ] Committee Member: Gaynelle Tudor [

Jordan M. White 39, Steeleville, arrested July 28, 2026 by Steeleville Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge.  Is incarcerated.   Noah B. Hunsaker 48, Red Bud, arrested July 28, 2026 by Red Bud Police for Theft and a St Clair County warrant for failure to appear

CHESTER, IL — August 3, 2026 — Chester’s annual Fall Festival returns to Cole Memorial Park from October 15–18, 2026, featuring a weekend of community celebration, live music, and family entertainment. This year’s festival theme proudly celebrates America and debuts two major highlights: the “Tailgate Territory” sports streaming zone and a powerful “Legacy Lawn” military

Chester City Council schedules meeting tonight, as well as specila meeting of cemetery and finance committee. doc03568520260731135735-1

CHESTER – The Chester CUSD No. 139 Board of Education held a Public Hearing June 18, 2026  in the Chester Early Childhood Center.   President Debi Caraway called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.   Pledge of Allegiance   Public Comment None   Fricke motioned, Ebers seconded to conduct a public hearing on Chester