Body of fisherman found in lake at Pyramid State Park

The body of a fisherman was found May 28 after the search of a lake at Pyramid State Park. [Read More]
 

Bridge opening ceremony set

The Missouri and Illinois departments of transportation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. to commemorate the opening of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge. [Read More]
 

White Elephant Condemned

Reece Candler
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The Steeleville Village Board voted to deem an apartment complex, known as the White Elephant, as dangerous and unsafe at its June 1 meeting. [Read More]
 

Ava to begin enforcing UTV ordinance

The Ava city board announced at its June 1 meeting that it will begin enforcing Ordinance 13-03, which is related to driving golf carts and UTVs on city streets. [Read More]
 

Should Randolph County separate from Cook County?

Dan Zobel
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“Shall the board of Randolph County correspond with the boards of other counties of Illinois outside of Cook County about the possibility of separating from Cook County to form a new state, and to seek admission to the union as such?” [Read More]
 

Coulterville man faces child porn charges

Kelly P. Kane
Kelly P. Kane
A Coulterville man faces numerous felonies related to sex crimes in Randolph County. [Read More]
 

Another solar project approved by board

Reece Candler
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The Perry County Board approved a solar project at its meeting May 21, adding another to the other previously approved projects. [Read More]
 

Steeleville custodian terminated

Reece Candler
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The Steeleville School District terminated an employee at its May 18 meeting after he was suspended in April. [Read More]
 

New veterans memorial to be dedicated in Evansville

Reece Candler
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With Memorial Day approaching, a new landmark in Evansville is to be dedicated to honor the service and sacrifice veterans have made. [Read More]
 

Lovel gives notice of intent to retire

A number of personnel moves were approved by the Trico School Board at its May 18 meeting, with the most significant being a letter of intent to retire from the district’s superintendent. [Read More]
 
Area Memorial Day services planned
Sparta police officer terminated
Ruma convent sold
Body of Rocher man killed in WW2 returned home
Chester Bridge opening ceremony July 11
Steeleville school district suspends employee
Travelstead resigns
Sentence handed down for March 6 robbery in Red Bud
Pinckneyville 204's Travelstead placed on leave
Improvements being made at Fort Kaskaskia, Pierre Menard
Hanna files suit against Sparta, Schlimme, Rucks
Sparta man remembered as Artemis II takes flight
ATA Director Lynn Gipson passes away
Jetton named Marissa MVP
Trico music takes home fifth straight championship
StartUp program makes record with new business sales
A new way to clean
Sentence given for fatal hit-and-run
More solar projects approved
Randolph Society to celebrate 10th anniversary, honorees
Petition created in support of Trico music teacher
Gateway FS announces merger
Mevert, Wicker honored
Successful connection
Vuichard sentenced for fatal accident
 
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