Randolph County News

By David Friess, Illinois State Representative SPRINGFIELD – Veto Session wrapped up Friday at 2:30 am, and unfortunately, it ended much like it began, filled with political rhetoric from entrenched Democrat leadership and very few real solutions for hardworking Illinois families. During the first week, Democrats focused more on partisan House Resolutions than on addressing

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A special celebration Nov. 5-13 will recognize a significant segment of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale student population – first generation Salukis. About two of every five SIU students are first generation, meaning they are the first in their immediate family to earn a bachelor’s degree, and they will

CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet in regular session Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in the city’s municipal building 1330 Swanwick Street.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:     Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Wednesday, November

Anxiety expert, Brittany Richmond, gives hints to help teens deal with anxiety   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Monday October 27 Chester High School hosted an assembly for all high school students and Chester Grade School sixth, seventh, and eighth graders.   The event was brought to the Chester students by the Comwell Health Communities

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee and City Council will meet this evening.   The Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m.   The City Council will meet at 6 p.m.   Both meetings will be held in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street.   The tentative agenda for the city

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 10th edition of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music International Guitar Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, will feature internationally acclaimed Brazilian classical guitarist Marcos Vinicius.   Vinicius will be present a recital that takes the audience through the classical guitar repertoire in Brazil, Argentina and Spain. The 7 p.m.