Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A well-known story of passion and love will unfold next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as the McLeod Summer Playhouse performs “The Bridges of Madison County.” SIU faculty David Dillard, left, and Susan Patrick Steinfeldt rehearse “The Bridges of Madison County,” which will be presented as part of […]

CHESTER – The Chester Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Thursday, June 29 at 6 p.m. in the city hall at 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   A public hearing will be held during the meeting to hear a request for a special use permit from Lance Campbell to construct and operate a home occupation

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Michael A. Phillips 29, Belleville, arrested June 5, 2023 by Steeleville Police on a St Clair County warrant for unlawful possession of controlled substance.  Bond amount is $20,000.  Is incarcerated.   Anthony B. Dowdy 61, Rockwood, arrested June 5, 2023 by Chester Police on

CARBNDALE – Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2023 spring semester degree candidates list have been released.   Commencement ceremonies were held May 13, 2023, at SIU’s Banterra Center.   River Region Graduates are:   Bartnicki, Dustin L. (Coulterville) BS  Mechanical Engineering Shubert, Blaine A. (Coulterville) BS  Management Hayden, Amber M. (Ellis Grove) BS  Rehabilitation Services Brewer,

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Deer and other wild animals moved more freely during the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a new study, which included work from a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The study, published Friday (June 9) in the journal Science, reflected another impact of the lockdowns, which kept people indoors more