Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2026-27 production season for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance presents a season of powerful stories, unforgettable music and bold movement. Matthew C. Williams, right, an assistant professor of performance and movement at SIU Carbondale, works with cast members of the upcoming performance “Come From […]

October 5, 2026   Karla E. Childs 49, Chester, arrested September 28, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for DUI, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, & Improper Lane Usage. Pretrial Release.   Matthew D. Wallace 53, Sparta, arrested September 29, 2026 by Sparta Police on a Monroe County warrant for driving while license suspended or revoked. 

Troop 367 Visits Japan Glen Carbon, Illinois – Girl Scouts is known for giving girls unique experiences, a space to explore their interests, and lifelong friendships. For Troop 367 from O’Fallon, their Girl Scout adventures took them on a trip of a lifetime this summer when they visited Japan.   When Mandy Batten became the

Chester’s Annual Fall Festival returns to Cole Memorial Park from October 15–18, 2026,featuring a weekend of community celebration, live music, and family entertainment. Thisyear’s festival theme proudly celebrates America and debuts some major highlights: the“Tailgate Territory” sports streaming zone and a powerful “Legacy Lawn” military tribute aswell as a Flag Ceremony performed by the Sparta

-CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA    October 5, 2026           I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                                                   II.            ROLL

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A discussion on banned books by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois on Friday, Oct. 2, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library kicks off Banned Books Week. The free, public presentation is at 1 p.m. in the library, Room 752. The library will also feature a display