A team approach utilizing a partnership with CHS, the Mississippi Valley Art Guild, and a generous stipend from the Lambda State Foundation for Educational Studies, is making art a possibility at CHS By Jim Beers CHESTER, ILL – Several years ago, the art program at Chester High School was discontinued. That left a huge […]
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: Philip L. Henseler 24, Salem, arrested February 17, 2026 by Chester Police for criminal sexual assault. Is incarcerated. Ezekiel N. Hantz 19, DuQuoin, arrested February 18, 2026 by Chester Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will give a free, public performance, on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Ticket reservations are required and available at www.afbandtix.org/ by going to the Feb. 28 concert listing. The SIU School
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nearly 80 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will kick off the spring semester with a tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary when they present “AMERICANA” on Wednesday, Feb. 25. SIU Symphonic Band members in a recent rehearsal before the Wednesday, Feb. 25, performance of “AMERICANA” at Shryock Auditorium. (Photo by
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Top three in the entire country. That’s the feat a team of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students accomplished recently in the National Deloitte FanTAXtic Case Competition, besting such venerable universities as Brigham Young, Marquette, Florida State, North Caroline State and University of Illinois Chicago. SIU’s Deloitte FanTAXtic national
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A series of Greek myths adapted from a poem by the ancient Roman poet Ovid transforms into modern-day life when “Metamorphoses” comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Christian Moe Laboratory Theater, Feb. 25-March 1. Saina Seraj (in photo), a third-year Master of Fine Arts student in theater
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s proposed budget from his Budget Address: “Governor Pritzker spent much of his address blaming President Trump and the federal government, yet he once again proposed the largest budget in state history, fueled by nearly a billion dollars in
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In a posting on social media, hospital officials stated flu cases are on the rise. They ask individuals to join them in protecting patients, staff, and visitors, as they re‑implement enhanced flu precautions. Anyone entering the hospital is asked to visit the hand and respiratory hygiene stations, to use masks and hand sanitizer,
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the upcoming 2026 dates for its free Prenatal and Family Education Classes, offering parentstobe an engaging and confidencebuilding learning experience. This year’s inperson classes will be held on April 11, July 18, and October 3, from 8:00 a.m.–Noon in the Memorial Hospital Conference Room. Preregistration is required
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Learn all about growing industrial hemp for grain and fiber at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Industrial Hemp Farmer Informational Event. The Industrial Hemp Farmer Informational Event at SIU Feb. 25 will provide valuable information to participants at no cost. Photo provided. Industry leaders and experts will offer the latest information
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