Randolph County News

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess announced last week that more grant dollars are returning to the 115th district.   He said eight local fire departments, ambulance services, and fire protection districts have been awarded more than $164,000 in grants through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Small Equipment Grant Program.   Departments […]

CHESTER – A regular meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL.   Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m.   Executive Session             2.1 For the appointment,

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Justin C. Rettig 34, Sparta, arrested June 8, 2026 by Steeleville Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear on an operating uninsured motor vehicle.  Is incarcerated.   Bryan K. Houk 42, Chester, arrested June 8, 2026 by Randolph County

CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild is hosting a patriotic party on June 20, noon to 3 pm, in honor of our nation’s 250th birthday.  There will be a chance to paint a canvas with a patriotic design.  Guests will also have a chance to make things such as an Uncle Sam wall hanging,

CHESTER –  St. John Lutheran Church in Chester invites all children ages three through sixth grade to Vacation Bible School!    VBS will be held July 8, 9, and 10th from 6-8:20 pm.  Our closing service will be July 11th starting at 5pm and will include worship, a light meal, and attendance prizes.   All