Randolph County News

Artist to discuss nontraditional photo techniques at SIU

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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United Airlines-SIU Aviation Career Day helps students become part of the Saluki family

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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SIU’s Simon Institute hosts former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun

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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SIU’s 2025 Education Day will bring hundreds of high school students to campus

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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Embrace the Saluki spirit with concerts, football, more at SIU’s Spooktacular Homecoming

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 Police Pension Fund meets October 22nd

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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Rep. Friess files legislation to repair the Stringtown Levee

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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