Approximately 30 volunteers help to make June 2026 event a huge success By Jim Beers CHESTER – Each month throughout the year the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) hosts a Mobile Market at the Cohen Recreation Complex north of Chester. The event is held on the front parking lot of the complex on […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for Archaeological Investigations has entered into a 10-year intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation to assist with initial archaeological survey work for possible road and bridge projects in the region. The pact provides for up to $5 million over the life of
SPARTA – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Illinois 4/Illinois 150 between Illinois 4 to the Perry County line in Randolph County on Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10, weather permitting. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Motorists should
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ALEXANDER COUNTY – The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office requested the Illinois State Police to investigate a death in rural Alexander County. On July 6, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an Alexander County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a domestic battery in McLure, IL. When the deputy attempted to take the
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CHESTER – On July 3, 2026, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling South on State Route 3 after observing multiple traffic violations, including speeding and improper lane usage. The driver failed to stop and fled from law enforcement, leading deputies on a pursuit through
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By Jim Beers KASKASKIA, Illinois – The 2026 “Let Freedom Ring” Patriotic Ceremony took place Saturday July 4th at the Kaskaskia Island Immaculate Conception Church. Dangerously high and humid temperatures forced the event to be moved inside the church where air conditioning saved the day. As it turned out the heat wasn’t the only culprit
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UNIVERSITY, MS — More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy. Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, is
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus is gearing up for a new semester and volunteers from the campus and community are invited to help new and returning Salukis move into their new homes away from home. University Housing organizers say volunteers provide valuable assistance to students and their families as well as giving
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports. Among those listed as arrested: Christa D. Poynor 39, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Pretrial Release. Markevion D. Wibourn 22, East St Louis, arrested June 29, 2026 by Randolph County
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CHESTER — Two persons were involved in a traffic crash on Route 3 in Randolph County, Illinois Friday, July 3rd. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office the crash happened about 10:25 a.m. 3.5 miles north of Shawneetown Trail when a southbound 2004 Chevy pick up driven by 70-year-old Dennis D. Guethle of Chester
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