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26 teams compete in Ron Pechacek tourneyAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - The second annual Ron Pechacek Memorial Golf Tournament was held Aug. 18 at the Chester Country Club. The three-man, 27-hole tournament had 26 teams participating. The w...
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RLC partners with Army Corps for 'Science Stones'Aug 21, 2018 1:00 am - Rend Lake College and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are partnering together to bring a little more adventure to the lives of local children. The Rend Lake Search for ...
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Steeleville High School notesAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - DRESS SALE FUNDRAISER The volleyball team is hosting a Homecoming/Prom dress sale. Bring your gently used dresses with whatever price you want and pay $5 to have it put ...
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Dick Van Dyke tops list of Illinois actors, Benton's Malkovich at No. 10Aug 21, 2018 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - He was Rob Petrie, Bert the Chimney Sweep, Caractacus Potts and countless other characters. Now Dick Van Dyke's latest role is top actor in Illinois histor...
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CHS teacher receives grant for e-cycling projectAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - Chester High School English teacher Mike Springston has been awarded a $950 grant by the Illinois Education Association Foundation for an electronics recycling program. ...
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Heritage Woods' first 'Dine and Dash' a successAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - Cars, SUVs and trucks lined the drive last Wednesday night as Heritage Woods of Benton hosted its first "Dine and Dash." Guests were able to pick up a full meal consisti...
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Illinois State Police investigating officer-involved shootingAug 20, 2018 11:00 pm - CENTRALIA – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is currently investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred throughout multiple jurisdictions during the earl...
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At the fair CCHS junior is Duck Derby ambassador The big race will be Sept. 2 at the Du Quoin State FairAug 20, 2018 11:00 pm - Special Olympics Illinois athlete Sheridan Kevonne Coleman of Carbondale will serve as the 2018 Duck Ambassador at the Duck Derby Dash Sept. 2 at the Du Quoin State Fair...
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Two face charges in fatal river crashAug 20, 2018 1:00 am - Criminal charges have been filed against two Chester residents in connection with the May 30 accident that claimed the life of 57-year-old Ronald Coffman of Chester. Rus...
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Construction on new Fort Kaskaskia shelter beginsAug 20, 2018 1:00 am - Construction is beginning on the new shelter house at Fort Kaskaskia state historic site, north of Chester, following the Randolph County Board's awarding of the project...