Randolph County News

SIU hosts fun, hands-on STEM careers conference for grades 5-9

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Girls and boys in grades 5-9 can have fun exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, math and more during the annual Expanding Your Horizons conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Saturday, Nov. 1.     An Expanding Your Horizons participant enjoys the Saffron Scientific Histology Services Lab with longtime workshop […]

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USDA ‘Sun Meals To-Go’ program was huge success

District No. 139 provided 9,100 meals a week through the summer of 2025 By Jim Beers CHESTER – District No. 139 Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Briggs said, “Our district was proud to participate in the USDA’s Sun Meals To-Go program, a federally funded initiative designed to reduce food insecurity during the summer months. Through this

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Chester Grade School ‘HIVE’ awards presented

27 students are recognized for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday October 10, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its 3rd set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade are

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Chester CUSD 139 Board of Education meets Wednesday

CHESTER – The Chester School District Board of Education will meet in executive and regular sessions Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, Ill.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m.   Executive Session            

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Bryant’s Bulletin: October 8, 2025

By Terri Bryant, Illinois State Senator MURPHYSBORO – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant has released her latest bulletin. Major Road and Bridge Investments Coming to the 58th District The 58th Senate District will see significant transportation investments in 2026, thanks to projects included in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program. In 2026, more than $107

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SIU researcher aims to make 3D-printed metal parts more robust — and strengthen trust in the tech

by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. — To many, 3D printing evokes images of desktop gadgets spitting out plastic trinkets. In reality, additive manufacturing (AM) now builds metal components for aircraft engines, medical devices and other intricate parts not easily made with traditional methods. The catch? Tiny, hard-to-avoid defects in printed metals can weaken parts and

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SIU Symphony Orchestra to perform Oct. 21 in Shryock Auditorium

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Symphony Orchestra will present a free, public concert on Tuesday, Oct. 21, beginning at 7 p.m. in Shryock Auditorium.     The SIU Symphony Orchestra, shown in spring 2025 under the direction of Rossana Cauti will perform Tuesday, Oct. 21, in Shryock Auditorium. (SIU Carbondale photo)   Under the

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Red Cross and SIU invite you to donate at the 16th annual SIU Homecoming Blood Drive

CARBONDALE, IL— For the 16th year, the American Red Cross and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale are partnering to host the SIU Homecoming Blood Drive. Students, faculty, alumni, and the greater Carbondale community are invited to donate blood on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the SIU Student Center – Renaissance Room, 1255 Lincoln Drive,

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ ‘United We Lead Gala’ was a great success

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) held their annual United We Lead Gala on Friday, September 12 in Edwardsville, Illinois. Thanks to the generous support of the community, the event raised nearly $110,000 for the organization.     The United We Lead Gala, themed “Building a Sweeter Future” in 2025, brings

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