CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Jonah S. Vuichard 40, Sparta, arrested March 23, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for assault and battery. Pretrial release. Kristina M. Orr 30, Red Bud, arrested March 23, 2026 by Red Bud Police on a Jackson County warrant for driving […]
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DU QUOIN, IL – Rising country stars Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke will bring an unforgettable night of country music to the Du Quoin State Fair as co-headliners on Sunday, August 30, performing on the Grandstand stage. “Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke are two of the most exciting voices in country music today,” said Illinois Department
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CHESTER, IL — Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Adrienne Caby, RN, BSN, Vascular Access RN, for earning the Nurse Lead III (Expert) designation through the hospital’s Professional Practice Development Program. This honor marks a high level of professional growth and leadership in patient care. Quality and safety are the foundation of Memorial
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO—The American Red Cross asks people to help patients in need by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now.Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply stable as spring begins. We’re joining forces with positive lifestyle brand Life is Good to invite donors
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Michalah “Micy” Troutt, Jennifer Gehrket, and Katie Hannan will begin a new era of music at CHS and CGS By Jim Beers CHESTER – The wait is over! Chester School District No. 139 announced at its monthly board meeting Thursday March 19 that three new music teachers have been hired to fill the shoes of
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Melissa Connelly, CEO of OneGoal, a national postsecondary access and success organization, will discuss her career and the organization’s work next week during a presentation hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2026 Southern Illinois Saluki Takeover Tour kicks off next week as Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosts five receptions across the region from March 31 through April 23. The third annual tour of Southern Illinois begins at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on March 31. The tour includes visits
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — TEDxSIUC returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 28! Buy tickets online now for the 1-5 p.m. independent, self-organized session featuring an eclectic, informative panel of guest speakers. It will take place in the ballrooms of the SIU Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive. TEDxSIUC always draws a crowd for engaging speaker presentations. Photo provided.
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CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced the arrestof a Ceder Hill, Missouri resident and the ticketing of six others inconnection to a February 14th/15th, 2026 Criminal Damage and CriminalTrespass at the Adorers of the Blood of Christ facility located at 2Pioneer Lane, Ruma, Illinois. Adorers of the Blood of Christrepresentatives reported the
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CHESTER, IL — The City of Chester is proud to announce the Chester Cruise-In, a recurring family-friendly social gathering for car enthusiasts and the local community. Starting in April 2026, the event will take place on the third Saturday of each month through October. Held at the Cohen Recreation Complex (Field 1 Parking Lot) from 4-8 p.m., the Cruise-In
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