Randolph County News

Chester man taken to hospital following traffic crash

CHESTER — Two persons were involved in a traffic crash on Route 3 in Randolph County, Illinois Friday, July 3rd.   According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office the crash happened about 10:25 a.m. 3.5 miles north of Shawneetown Trail when a southbound 2004 Chevy pick up driven by 70-year-old Dennis D. Guethle of Chester […]

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Museum presents Chester Bridge Part Two

Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesChester Bridge part TwoTuesday, July 7th @6:30PMThe Orris TheatrePresenter- David Dukephoto by Charlie BargmanOne of the largest infrastructure projects in our region is nearly complete. Construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, replacing the aging Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, began in September 2023—and now the long-awaited

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Red Bud man to join SIU Alumni Association board of directors

CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Red Bud, Illinois  resident is one of five persons the SIU Alumni Association has selected to join the organization’s board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1.     Jonathan A. Tallman graduated from SIU-C in 1998. He is currently the superintendent of Red Bud Community Unit School

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SIU Carbondale’s glass program’s strength is its ‘community mindset’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nancy Yu was attracted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by the glass program’s strength and diversity.     Intricate glass works by Southern Illinois University Carbondale May 2026 Master of Fine Arts graduate Nancy Yu (top) and third-year MFA student Julia Jenkins (bottom) were among several exhibitions by SIU

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Independence Day fireworks meet high-speed motorcycle racing at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds to celebrate America’s birthday

DU QUOIN, IL — Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250th birthday celebration, Saturday, July 4.   For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track

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Sparta Community Hospital welcomes Dr. Sara Malone to Steeleville Clinic

SPARTA, IL —Sparta Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Sara Malone, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, to the medical team at Steeleville Clinic.     Dr. Malone provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families of all ages, from children to adults. She emphasizes prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term management of chronic conditions,

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SIU students compete in international agricultural robotics competition

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The old agricultural adage goes, “knee-high by the 4th of July.” It’s a visual cue indicating whether farmers will have a bountiful harvest in the fall based on the height of their corn stalks. Joy Howard, president of the Agricultural Robotics Club, helped design and program a robot that can

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