Randolph County News

Illinois State Rep. David Friess announces ‘Mural Contest’ winners

RED BUD — The office of state representative David Friess and the Randolph County Humane Society have announced the winners of the Mural Contest. Students were invited to submit design concepts that they will paint on the walls of the new Randolph Couonty Humane Society building in Steeleville.   Michelle McBride, a student at Red

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SIU’s Sharp Museum’s new exhibitions include celebrating LGBTQ+ community

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will open three new exhibitions in April, including one that celebrates the region’s LGBTQ+ community.   A display featuring dresses on loan from drag queens Jodie Santana and Blanche Dubois is being installed as part of an exhibition that opens Friday, April 4,

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SIU puts the fun, adventure and learning in summer camps for 2025

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — There is literally something for everyone at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this summer. A diverse assortment of camps and programs will entertain, educate, engage and appeal to people of all ages and abilities as well as hobbies, passions and personal interests.   Participants engage in unique learning activities in

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Chester Grade School presents ‘HIVE’Awards

CHESTER – Twenty-three Chester Grade School students were recognized last month with  “HIVE” Good Character Awards.   Students were nominated for demonstrating one of the four “HIVE” Character Traits of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy.     Pictured (in no particular order) are the students. They are listed by the “HIVE” character trait for which

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Chester Grade School Jr. High Band earns ‘Excellent’ rating at Organizational Contest

By Jim Beers CHESTER — ​The Chester Grade School Jr. High Band, under the direction of Sue Colonel, traveled to Marion, Illinois Friday March 28 to compete in the 2025 IGSMA Organizational Music Contest. The group earned an “Excellent” rating at their 4:00 p.m. performance.     Sue Colonel, Chester Grade School Jr. High Band

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Chester Grade School February Jackets of the Month

CHESTER – The following students at Chester Grade School were recognized as the February 2025 “Jackets of the Month”.     Pictured (left to right) are Lisa Ketchum, Faculty Member of the Month; Kru Jany, Kindergarten, Maelee McDonough, 2nd Grade, Wyoma McGuire, 3rd Grade; Brycen Petrowske, 4th Grade; Ryker Ridings, 5th Grade; Mabrie Cushman, 7th

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SIU law students use eDiscovery tools to seek justice

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A program at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is teaching students how to navigate the explosion of digital information that has transformed the practice of law.  In 2021, SIU Law established an electronic discovery or “eDiscovery” pro bono program to aid nonprofit legal aid organizations with the analysis of electronically

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