CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome two experienced ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists, Dr. Rebecca Brandsted and Dr. John Park, to its Specialty Clinic this June. Both board-certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Brandsted and Dr. Park bring extensive training and a shared commitment to patient-centered care. Together, […]
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CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No.139 Board Of Education held a Regular Meeting May 21, 2026. The minutes of the meeting were released Monday, June 22: May 21, 2026 Board Minutes
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SPARTA – The Sparta Police Department has released these arrest reports On Friday, June 19, at approximately 2:57 p.m. an officer with the Sparta Police Department arrested 28-year-old Dylan R. Wahlman of Sparta, IL for domestic battery. On Friday, June 19, at approximately 12:33 p.m., an officer with the Sparta Police
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital recently hosted its 3-day Junior Explorers Camp, welcoming nine students entering grades 6 through 8 for an engaging, hands-on introduction to healthcare careers. Throughout the camp, participants explored 13 different professions and received valuable training in first aid, CPR, AED use, and choking rescue. Students toured and interacted with
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by Emily Letterman SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year. Perry County, Mo. Perryville Olivia Bierk Maroon & White Award Yr 1 Allyson Burns The 1905 Award Yr 1 Olivia Iffert Maroon & White Award Yr 1 Madyson Richardet Bear Excellence Award Yr 1 Josephine Robinson
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AMES, Iowa – Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 14-16. The following are graduates from our area: Red Bud, Illinois Bailey DuChene, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, B.S.
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SPRINGFIELD – The late Chester native Don Welge is among those being inducted into the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Hall of Fame Thursday, June 25, which will recognize the people, products and companies that have made an enduring impact on the state’s manufacturing industry. Established in 2024, the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame celebrates more
Sponsors include American Legion Post 487, Buena Vista National Bank, Camille Fieschi Chappius Memorial, Chester Chamber of Commerce, Chester Eagles 3252, Chester Educational Association, Chester High School Alumni, and Chester Masonic Lodge No. 72 By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night there were approximately 40 different organizations and individuals
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By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) held its May 2026 Mobile Market Wednesday May 27 at the Chester Cohen Recreation Complex. Approximately 110 automobiles gathered at the main parking lot of the complex to take their turn in the food distribution line. Pictured are the volunteers from the First
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – Five students from the River Region were among 14,306 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama who were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The local students include: Stella Murry of
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