Jessica Stumpe and Jason Sibley received 2026-27 Methodist Men Scholarships and Jessica Stumpe also received a Methodist Women Scholarship; Gabe Coffman was also offered a UMM Scholarship BY JIM BEERS A long-standing tradition at the First United Methodist Church in Chester was continued this year as four college scholarships were offered to three Chester […]
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August 20, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters Linda Schafer Tourism Brenda Owen Group tour Aug 28-29 Popeye presentation at Orris Theatre in Ste. Gen October 17 @ 7:00 PM
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Memorial Hospital has purchased two new LeadCare II Blood Lead Analyzers to make lead testing easier and more convenient. One device is located in the Memorial Hospital Laboratory, and the second is available through the Chester Clinic Lab. Rural Health Clinic laboratory staff pose with new testing device. L-R Emalie Chausse, Kelly Rhoades, and Jennifer
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August 20, 2026A REGULAR MEETING of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held on August 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chester EarlyChildhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL.1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 5:30 p.m.2. Executive Session2.1 For the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or
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August 17, 2026 Michael P. McDonald 60, Perryville MO, arrested August 12, 2026 by Illinois State Police on a Monroe County WI warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Released after posting bond. Orian A. White 42, Sparta, arrested August 12, 2026 by Sparta Police for grooming, indecent solicitation, and traveling
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Retired teachers participated in “The Wave” to welcome back the children to their first day of school. The retired teachers hope CGS and CHS have a great year!!!
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA August 17, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk Approve raffle licenses – Approve Business Licenses and/or Incentive Applications – Approve Excavation permits City Attorney City Engineer COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee (Alderman Wagner) –
Chester City Council and Cemetery and Finance Committee to meet tonight Read More »
CITY OF CHESTER CITY COUNCIL & LIBRARY Notice is hereby given that the Personnel & Insurance Committee of the City of Chester, Illinois, will hold a special meeting at the hour of 1:30 p.m. on August 19, 2026, at the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. Agenda is as follows: AGENDA Call to
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Memorial Hospital Chester congratulations Carol Buckholtz, Accounts Payable Specialist, on her retirement after an outstanding 50 years of service! What started as a part time summer job grew into a 50 year legacy. Thank you Carol for your many years of dedication and commitment to our hospital and the community we serve.
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BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking to hire 286 seasonal positions to help with snow and ice removal in Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington counties. An information session will be held: Tuesday, Aug. 18 10 a.m. Illinois Department of Employment Security 7650 Magna
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