Prom is Saturday April 11 By Jim Beers CHESTER – It is Prom Week 2026 at Chester High School and on Wednesday April 8 the 2026 Prom Court was announced. The Chester High School 2026 Prom Court includes (Front Row, Left to Right): Aubrey Colvis, Junior Princess Candidate; Annah Helvey-Ahring, Senior Queen Candidate; Addison Gottschammer, […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale students continue to show they can compete with advertising professionals at the regional ADDYs. Saluki advertising students brought home a bevy of honors in the recent American Advertising Federation of Southern Illinois American Advertising Awards Saluki AdLab students who garnered recently garnered regional
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Choral Union and Concert Choir will showcase their combined talents when drawing upon spirituals and gospel music during a free, public concert on April 21 in Shryock Auditorium. SIU’s Concert Choir and Choral Union perform during the “Peace I Leave With You:
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MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is proud to announce the local high school students selected to represent the cooperative on the 2026 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. This nationally recognized program, offered through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), gives students a unique opportunity to explore the nation’s capital, learn
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ST. LOUIS, MO— In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. The need for blood doesn’t take a spring break, and acting now can ensure blood is available in the coming weeks at medical centers. Regular donors of all blood
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CHESTER, IL – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, March 14, 2026 in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6
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CHESTER – The Chester Police Department has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested are: Brandon J. Hull 22, Homeless, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for aggravated battey. Pretrial Release. Trenton J. Webb 20, Centralia, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful use of weapons,
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Month with a public tree planting from 9-11 a.m. on April 22. Photo provided This year, it’s happening from 9
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The talent and artistic skills of Illinois High School juniors and seniors were on full display at the third annual Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design statewide online art competition. “After the Squeeze” (above) by Jaya Smith of Carmi-White County High School was the top winner
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CHESTER – Sue Colonel was recognized Thursday April 2, 2026, at an all-school assembly as the March 2026 Chester Grade School “Teacher of the Month”. (Photo by Jim Beers) Assistant Principal Dr. Petrowske also noted that Mrs. Colonel was not only being recognized for being the March 2026 Teacher of the Month.
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