PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, IL — The Prairie du Rocher, Illinois Farmer’s Market will be starting up on May 7th from 4pm-6pm every Thursday at the corner across from Gateway FS (Market St & 155) and every Thursday after that. All vendors welcome.
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CHESTER – The tentative agenda for the Monday, May 4, special meeting of the Chester Gas, Water and Sewer Committee has been released. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING GAS, WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE CITY OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gas, Water & Sewer Committee of the City of
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Three action-packed days are planned for young and old alike! By Jim Beers CHESTER – Tomorrow is the first day of May 2026 and that means it is nearly time for the Annual Eaglefest in Chester. This year’s event is scheduled to take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday May 7,8, and 9, on the grounds
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — A quick stop for an iced coffee and a breakfast sandwich on the morning commute, grabbing cutlery from the breakroom during lunch, or picking up a soda to wash down dinner. Our mostly thoughtless consumption of single-use plastic is a growing problem, inundating landfills and potentially harming our bodies.
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center has enhanced patient care with the addition of a SciFit Pro2 Total Body Exerciser, donated by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Installed on March 26, the equipment is already being used in rehabilitation programs. The SciFit Pro2 is a versatile exercise system for cardiac and pulmonary
CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s School of Automotive, but a true value for Cay Gerlock is helping students and the community wherever she is needed. Cay Gerlock (center) receives the 2026 Excellence Award for Civil Service staff from Christopher Mullins, associate dean for academic and student affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences (left) and
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest reports: Dale K. Tieman 18, Baldwin, arrested April 20, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Released after charges dismissed. Rachel L. Sonsoucie 35, Sparta, arrested April 21, 2026 by Sparta Police for home invasion and domestic battery. Is incarcerated.
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Imagine having a designated home away from home at college – a spot to gather with friends, work on projects, fix a bite to eat, play games, access needed equipment and so much more. That place is now a reality at Southern Illinois University Carbondale thanks to a group
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale students recently dominated the field to earn the title at the 69th Midwest Foresters Conclave at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. SIU Carbondale senior and timber sports member Anthony Lape participates in the 69th Midwest Forestry Conclave hosted by SIU at the Touch of
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than $79,000 in Green Fund grants were awarded to nearly a dozen sustainability projects this week during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Earth Day celebration. SIU’s Green Fund grants have assisted with numerous diverse sustainability projects including some involving solar power. Photo by Colton Tefft The award-winning projects range from
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