CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Jacob D. Holloway 23, Carbondale, arrested February 23, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a retail theft charge. Pretrial Release. Dennis E. Eggemeyer 43, Homeless, arrested February […]
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CGS Contestants bring home 2 Superior ratings, 30 Excellent ratings and 1 Good rating By Jim Beers CHESTER – Saturday February 28 was the 2026 IGSMA (Illinois Grade School Music Association) Solo and Ensemble Contest. This year’s contest was hosted at Carterville Middle School. Chester Grade School had 33 entries. Of those entries, there were
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By Jim Beers CHESTER – Approximately three months ago Chester Grade School Principal Tim Blair and his wife Ariel Blair announced that they were expecting their first child. That created much excitement and anticipation at the school among teachers, staff and students. For the past three months, everyone at CGS wanted to know if the
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — “Leading with Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” is the theme for this year’s Women’s History Month as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates the achievements of women and looks to the future. (Above) The Six Triple Eight will be shown at 6 p.m. March 27 at the Student
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CHESTER – Each year the women of the First United Methodist Church create tied fleece quilt blankets to donate to a needy cause. This year the UMW tied eight blankets that will be donated to Chaddock in Quincy, Illinois. Chaddock is a Methodist-based agency focusing on providing services to Children. Pastor Shawna Bennell,
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by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. — To trace connections across the ancient Maya world, archaeologists often follow objects that traveled, such as jade, obsidian, or pottery. But Chris Stantis — assistant professor of anthropology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale — starts somewhere less expected: dogs. Chris Stantis, assistant professor of anthropology at SIU
By David Friess, Illinois State Representive, 115th District As we move through the 2026 Spring Legislative Session, my focus remains on standing up for the people of Southern Illinois and advancing common-sense policies that reflect our shared values. This is one of the busiest times of the year in Springfield, and I truly appreciate
CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA March 2, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet for special meeting at 5 p.m. today in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The notice of the meeting and its tentative agenda: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given
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Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 26 students, Kindergarten through 8th Grades Friday, Feb. 27 for demonstrating the “HIVE” good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” characteristics that teachers and staff at CGS look for and encourage
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