by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Photographic artist and writer Liz Sales will discuss her work in nontraditional photography during a presentation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Sales will present “The Camera Obscura and Expanded Photographic Practices” during a free, public lecture from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the College of […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Growing up in a widely recognized aviation family with Southern Illinois University Carbondale connections, United Airlines Captain GJ Priester cannot recall a time when he did not want to be pilot. (Top) United Airlines Capt. GJ Priester (left) a 1990 SIU graduate and his son First Officer
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Former U.S. Senator from Illinois Carol Moseley Braun will discuss her pioneering career and her new memoir next week during a presentation hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22,
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nearly 400 high school students planning to study education will enjoy a day filled with more than 40 interactive activities and informative sessions as Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosts its annual Education Day celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 21. More than 400 students from high schools around the region will
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Homecoming 2025 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale promises to be memorable for all with a giant pep rally, a fun block party, a concert featuring Mariah the Scientist, the Carbondale Halloween Homecoming Music Street Festival and numerous other activities, including of course, a parade, tailgating and football.
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CHESTER – The Chester Police Pension Fund meets Wednesday, October 22nd. POLICE PENSION FUND AGENDA OF THE ОСТОВЕR 22, 2025, POLICE PENSION BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT COMMUNICATIONS APPROVAL OF BILLS Discuss
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CHESTER – The Chester Eagles Aerie No. 3252 donated $300 to the 2025 Toys for Tots Campaign at their meeting Wednesday October 15. Pictured are Chester Eagles Officers, Trustees, and members making the presentation of the $300 check to Lee Hollaway, local representative for Toys for Tots. Left to right are Robert Schaber,
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Representative David Friess has filed HB4146, a measure to allocate $5,000,000 from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and EconomicOpportunity (DCEO). The funds would be granted to Monroe County to support the construction,improvements, and repairs of the Stringtown Levee. This legislation follows ongoing efforts by Rep.
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Patti Carter, City of Chester Recreation Director CHESTER – The City of Chester has a full schedule for the 2025 Fall Festival to be held October 16-19. The weekend has something for everyone to enjoy. Swyear Amusements will return with their wonderful rides. Armbands will be available every day of the festival. The
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CHESTER – The 2025 Chester High School Homecoming King and Queen are Trayton Peters and Callie Davis. Photo provided by Steve Colonel, Yearbook Sponsor The Queen was crowned at the 2025 Homecoming Football Game Friday October 10 vs Dupo, and the King was crowned Saturday October 11 at the 2025 Homecoming Dance.
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