Randolph County News

Rep. Friess, Sen. Bryant participate in Workforce Summit at John A. Logan College

CARTERVILLE – Illinois State Representative David Friess and State Senator Terri Bryant attended the 4th Annual Workforce Summit held recently at John A. Logan College in Carterville.     State Representative David Friess, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, State Senator Terri Bryant and Randy Prince (IMA)   The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association stated it was proud to […]

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Bryant’s Bulletin: September 30, 2025

By Terri Bryant, State Senator   State Government Spending Surges 40% Under Pritzker as Governor Blames Washington As families continue to struggle, state government spending in Illinois has grown nearly 40 percent in just seven years under Governor JB Pritzker. Despite record tax collections, the Governor continues to expand government spending while trying to shift

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Steeleville woman named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus

ADELPHI, Maryland – A student from Steeleville has been named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, Jessica Whittom was required  to complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois receives $95,000 grant from Edwardsville Community Foundation    

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is pleased to be the recipient of a generous $95,000 grant from Edwardsville Community Foundation (ECF). This grant will enhance the organization’s property, Camp Torqua, by providing a second storm shelter on the 70-plus acre property.     Girl Scouts not only enjoy Camp Torqua

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Enjoy great music and more at SIU’s Little Grassy Get Down Oct. 10-12

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a popular premier, family-friendly music festival, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Oct. 10-12, and tickets are available now.     Great music abounds at the Little Grassy Get Down. (SIU Carbondale photo)   The weekend features an impressive lineup of live

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SIU’s Family Weekend 2025 features actor Danny Trejo, football and more

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Football and tailgating, a tasting event, an outdoor movie, a craft sale, Greek Sing and a guest appearance by actor, restaurateur, author, activist and drug counselor Danny Trejo are just a few of the fun activities in store for visitors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Family Weekend 2025, set

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SIU to recognize National APEX Day with virtual workshops, proclamation

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a pair of virtual events Oct. 8 in recognition of National APEX Day and celebration of 40 years of fostering success with government contracting.     Carbondale Mayor Carolin Harvey and Brenda Henderson, director of the Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU,

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River Region members of the Church of of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints join in mourning the passing of Church Prophet Russell M. Nelson

Editor’s note: The Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints encompasses the River Region counties of Perry and Ste. Genevieve, Mo. and Randolph County, Ill., among others in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri.   CAPE GIRARDEAU – The president of the Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ

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