CHESTER – This is a revised agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Chester City Council: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 20, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk Approve raffle licenses […]
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CHS teachers and staff honor 28 students and two current staff members at the 2026 event By Jim Beers CHESTER – 2026 marked the 4th year for the Chester High School student recognition program rightfully titled, “The Distinguished YellowJacket Program”. The program was launched in the spring of 2023 and has been a huge hit
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CHESTER – When it comes to protecting children on the road, even well-cared-for car seats may not be as safe as they appear. Memorial Hospital is helping parents and grandparents take the guesswork out of car seat safety by offering free car seat inspections led by certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician Zach Dunker.
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O’FALLON, IL – As Illinois expands access to education to meet the demand for skilled construction workers, the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) has awarded a record 52 grants in the third year of its building trades and vocational education grant program. In 2024 SIBA awarded 30 grants; in 2025, 40 grants. These grants are
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An exhibition celebrating Marianne Carus’ international advocacy for children’s learning and wellbeing — and the opening of her papers for public research — is Friday, April 17, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library. SIU Carbondale School of Education Dean Victoria Groves-Scott will give a presentation honoring Cricket Magazine founder
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society will present a concert featuring SIU School of Music faculty and guest artists on Tuesday, April 21, in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The program, which begins at 3:30 p.m., will highlight both contemporary and chamber music that was
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success. The hybrid event, hosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is set for 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on April 29
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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess is joining a chorus of Republican voices in Illinois who are seeking immediate property tax reform. Friess said, “For years, Illinoisans have been crushed by some of the highest property taxes in the nation. Instead of addressing the bills our side of the aisle has
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SPARTA, IL —Sparta Community Hospital is proud to announce that Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator of Sparta At-Home Health Care, recently served as a panel speaker at the Illinois Homecare & Hospice Council 2026 Annual Conference. Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator of Sparta At-Home Health Care (center), speaks during a panel
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently added a new member to its force as another component in its community outreach efforts. KT and SIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety officer Morgan Lyerla. KT is the department’s first community service mental health advocate K-9, (Photo by Russell Bailey)
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