Randolph County News

Support SIU students affected by breast cancer by buying Saluki Strength apparel

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is continuing its campaign to raise awareness and fight breast cancer while providing valuable support to students impacted by the disease. “Saluki Squad” Start Seeing Pink apparel is now available for purchase, in conjunction with Silkworm. Options include long- and short-sleeve T-shirts and sweatshirts. Order online through […]

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Steeleville man charged with violating sex offender registration law

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CHESTER – Randolph County (Ill.) Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced the arrest of a 48-year-old Steeleville, Ill. man for violating the Sexual Offender Registration Act.     In a news release, the sheriff explained that Khristopher M. Diercks is a registered sexual predator in Randolph County and is required to register all necessary information with

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SNHU announces Summer 2025 President’s List

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MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.   Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to

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Retired State Employee Union donates $200 to food pantry

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CHESTER – On Monday September 8 at the monthly Retired State Employee Union meeting, President Larry Brown, and Secretary-Treasurer, Myra Biggs, presented $200 to Bob Koenegstein, Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Manager for use at the pantry.     The Chapter 56 Retired Union Group makes such donations to the CACFP at least twice a

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SIU’s Sharp Museum exhibition, Sept. 12 lecture highlights women photojournalists

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Evelyn Hockstein will be the guest speaker as the notable work of women photojournalists is highlighted in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum this fall.   A juried, traveling exhibition featuring some of the top women photojournalists in Washington, D.C., is on display at Sharp Museum this semester,

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Eldorado, Ill. man charged with first degree murder

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ELDORADO – The Illinois State Police have arrested 25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado, Ill., for First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a homicide investigation conducted at the request of the Eldorado Police Department. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, shortly after 5 a.m., Eldorado Police Department Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to an

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25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo Set for September 23–25

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DUQUOIN, Ill. — High school students from Johnson, Jefferson, Union, Hamilton, White, Saline, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, Franklin and Washington Counties will have the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in the construction trades during the 25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo, scheduled for September 23–25, 2025, at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.   The Expo

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SIU’s Constitution Day includes panel discussion on federal vs. state education issues

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A discussion on the effect that recent federal mandates involving education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have on state-level efforts highlight Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Moira Fiscus, an assistant professor and social sciences librarian with Morris Library, reads a pocket

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SIU receives grant to boost support for first-generation students

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of just 26 universities across the country to receive a First-Generation College Celebration initiative grant. “I am thrilled to receive the First-Generation College Celebration Grant, which recognizes the unique journeys and achievements of our first-generation students,” said Lanel Love, assistant dean of students.

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