CHESTER – Memorial Hospital CEO Brett Bollman has announced Rebecca Hahn is the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter 2025. Brett Bollman with Rebecca Hahn Hahn is the Specialty Clinic Nurse Manager at Memorial Hospital and has been employed at Memorial since May 2023. When asked what she […]
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ROLLA — Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the dean’s list for the Fall 2025 semester. To be included on the dean’s list, students must carry a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0.
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital has announced the installation of a new PowerCube+ Series Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) machine, manufactured by Ganshorn, in the Cardiopulmonary Department. Installed on January 27, this state-of-the-art system replaces equipment that has served the community for more than 25 years; bringing a new level of precision, comfort, and diagnostic capability to
RED BUD – Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) invites prospective students, parents, and community members to attend an Open House on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:0am-6pm at the Red Bud Career & Technical Education Facility (CTE). The open house will showcase hands-on, workforce-focused programs designed to prepare students for in-demand careers in skilled trades. Attendees will have the
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by Tina Napper LEBANON, IL – McKendree University announced today the launch of a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agribusiness, beginning Fall 2026. The program, housed within McKendree’s School of Business, is designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the agricultural sector by combining a strong business foundation with agricultural expertise. Delivered
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CHESTER – The Chester Fire Department was called out twice on Sunday in frigid temperatures, that were around zero degrees, if not below zero. Firefighters were paged to 2711 State Street in Chester at 6:36 a.m. Sunday for a structure fire. Chester Police were first on scene and reported a fully involved detacted garage
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Alek R. Jarrett 43, Chester, arrested January 20, 2026 by Chester Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear for driving while license suspended and cited for driving while license suspended. Pretrial Release William C. Haupt 44,
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CHESTER – I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all road crews who have been working around the clock to keep our roads as clear and safe as possible during these hazardous conditions. This includes IDOT, Randolph County highway crews, and our local municipal street departments. Your dedication and long hours are
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is welcoming three exceptional providers to its new Convenient Care clinic, opening next month in the Medical Office Building addition on the hospital campus. The expanded walkin clinic will enhance access to timely, patient-centered care for families across the region. Leading the Convenient Care team is Cindy Snider, FNPC,
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ADELPHI, MD — Jessica Whittom of Steeleville has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and
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