The Chester Chamber of Commerce has named Barb’s Bounty Jams and Jellies as its October Business of the Month. Barb’s Bounty has a wide selection of jams and jellies, relishes and pickles made with locally grown produce.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s a diamond anniversary for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s unique mascot during the 2026 Homecoming festivities. After all, there is only ONE Saluki! “Decades of the Dawg: 75 Years of Saluki Pride,” Oct. 12-17, promises to be memorable with a giant pep rally, Homecoming Music Street Festival, numerous activities,
by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — A fall tradition at Southern Illinois University Carbondale returns for its 21st year as students in the glass program sell glass pumpkins they designed and made themselves. The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, on the lawn in front of the breezeway
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The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center presents another in its series of speaker presentations on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30 pm at the Orris Theater. Brenda Owen, chairperson of the City of Chester’s Beautification and Tourism Commission, shares the story of Chester’s favorite son, Popeye! Owen says most residents of Chester are proud to have
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers are observing Earth Science Week by exploring some of today’s most important environmental and Earth science challenges — from plastic pollution and soil health to critical minerals, earthquakes and water quality. This year, Earth Science Week is Oct. 11-17 and the theme is “Critical
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CITY OF CHESTER DOWNSTATE POLICE PENSION FUND AGENDA OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2026, POLICE PENSION BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT COMMUNICATIONS Discuss and/or ratify Invoice #290746 payable to Scheffel Boyle for $6850,00Discuss
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by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — The River Region News has returned! The Southern Illinois University Carbondale student-run newscast is back after nearly six years on hiatus, bringing campus and regional news in a digital-first format to viewers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube platforms. The relaunched newscast debuted Sept. 4, reviving an award-winning news program
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[CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, Oct. 7, 2026] — In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets to help keep the blood supply as strong as possible this fall. The seasons may change, but the need for blood is constant. Donors of all blood types are being called
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: THIS PORTION OF THE AGENDA PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS OF INTEREST WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. (COMMENTS RELATING TO ITEMS ON TODAY’S AGENDA ARE TO
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by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a family-friendly music festival featuring Americana music from artists across the Midwest, returns to Southern Illinois University’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Friday through Sunday, Oct. 9-11. Weekend passes are on sale now. Performers include the Local Honeys, the Woodbox Gang, Chicago Farmer,
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