Randolph County News

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 […]

        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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CHESTER – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for proposed improvements along Illinois 3/150 in Randolph County. The meeting will be held:   Wednesday, Oct. 144-7 p.m.Chester Elementary School Gym650 Opdyke St., Chester   IDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, has initiated a preliminary engineering

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2026-27 production season for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance presents a season of powerful stories, unforgettable music and bold movement. Matthew C. Williams, right, an assistant professor of performance and movement at SIU Carbondale, works with cast members of the upcoming performance “Come From