KASKASKIA RIVER PROJECT— Beginning Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6 a.m., through Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. lockages will not be permitted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (4800 Lock and Dam Road) due to maintenance work on the culvert valve hydraulic cylinders. According to a news release: “This closure is prep work for […]
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Landeros balances college, Air Force Reserves and is now the area’s newest Realtor By Jim Beers CHESTER – Jared Landeros of Chester is well known in his hometown of Chester, Illinois for his athletic ability, ethics and hard work as a Chester High School YellowJacket athlete. Since his graduation from CHS in 2022, however, he
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CHESTER – The Chester Police Pension Fund will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. POLICE PENSION FUND AGENDA FOR JULY 8, 2025, POLICE PENSION BOARD MEETING AT 4 P.M. Call To Order Roll Call And Introduction Of Guests Approval Of Minutes Of Previous Meeting Public Comment Communications Approval Of Bills Treasurer’s Report Investment
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Big crowd turns out for dedication of band stand renovations, band concert and Mom & Pop’s Pizza By Jim Beers CHESTER – Tuesday July 1st was a big night at Ft. Kaskaskia State Park as Park Ranger Shane Wagner hosted a special event to celebrate the recent renovation of the band stand with a band
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 7, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER II.
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening at 5:p.m. in special session. The meeting will be held in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY
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CHESTER – The people of Chester, Illinois celebrated the Fourth of July last Friday. The cannons roared. The bells rang out. The French Marines fired a rifle volley The band played. Master of Ceremonies Tom Welge. Mayor Joe Eggemeyer spoke
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, July 8. The tentative agenda for the meeting: (The minutes of the previous meeting will follow the agtenda for the next meeting.) Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:30 P.M., Breezy
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CHESTER, ill. – Memorial Hospital hosted its third annual Junior Explorers Camp from June 25–27, welcoming 12 enthusiastic students entering grades 6–8 for a hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare. Led by Program Coordinator Mariah Bargman, the camp offered a dynamic, behind-the-scenes experience designed to spark curiosity in science, medicine, and patient care.
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CHESTER – St. John Lutheran Church in Chester invites all children ages three through sixth grade to Vacation Bible School! VBS will be held July 23, 24, and 25th from 6-8:20 pm. Our closing service will be July 26th starting at 5pm and will include worship, a light meal, and attendance prizes. All children are welcome to
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