by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently honored noteworthy women as the winners of the fourth annual Women of Action Awards. The recognition is given in celebration of the “everyday heroes” who make a real difference in the world around them by encouraging, mentoring and advocating for women and for anti-racism, […]
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KASKASKIA, Illinois — The winners in the Kaskaskia Picnic Raffle have been announced. Jo Lynn Younger of St. Mary won the $250 top prize. Lisa Maledy of Arnold won the $150 second prize. Brenda Brown of Perryville won the $100 third prize.
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6 P.M. Call To
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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Bob Odenkirk will return to the region in September. He and his brother Bill Odenkirk will meet with SIU students and others, and their visit includes a public event at The Varsity Center from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 12. Bob and Bill Odenkirk
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by Jeff Harmon CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is pleased to report that the overall enrollment on the 10th day of class for fall 2025 remains steady (flat) at 11,785 – only five fewer students than last year – which saw a record percentage enrollment growth. This figure reflects increases among
SPARTA — The Sparta Police Department is reporting an arrest. According to the report 24-year-old Tyree L. Nesbitt of Sparta was picked up on a warran for failing to appear on a charge of escape. Nesbitt was taken to the Randolph County Jail following his arrest Mnoday. DISCLAIMER: ALL DEFENDANTS ARE
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host an entertaining, informative event focusing on wellness, mental health and suicide prevention on Sept. 17. Wellness and Health Promotion Services is sponsoring THRIVE from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Services Building Pavilion, and while the focus is especially on students, everyone is
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CHESTER – The Methodist Men Group at the First United Methodist Church in Cheser met Tuesday September 2 at the FUMC Fellowship Hall. The Men meet the first Tuesday of every month September through May. They take the summer months of June, July, and August off for vacations and summer activities. The
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by Britni Bateman, SIU Foundation’s chief marketing officer CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will name its School of Journalism and Advertising in the College of Arts and Media after alumna Charlotte Thompson Suhler in recognition of her recent gift to the school. Charlotte Thompson Suhler, pictured during her time at SIU
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CHESTER — An out of control car crashed into a storage unit behind the Chester Wal-Mart store Monday afternoon. (Photos by Jim Beers) According to reports, the crash happened about 12:57 p.m. when the driver of the vehicle “blacked out”. The driver was able to get out of the car and
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