Randolph County, IL

Four Randolph County Sheriff's Department employees were honored at the May 13 Randolph County Board of Commissioners Meeting for helping to save the lives of two men trapped in a collapsed ditch March 17. Pictured are local heroes Mary Beam, tele communicator-dispatcher; Jarrod Peters, chief detective; Ryan Coffey, detective; and Stephen Miles, detective-deputy.

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest repport of arrests. Matthew P. Kirkland 29, Sparta, arrested May 16, 2022 by Sparta Police for aggravated battery, domestic battery & unlawful use of weapons. Is incarcerated. Megan E. Throop 28, Chester, arrested May 17, 2022 by...

The Randolph County Backstoppers chapter would like to thank the community for helping to makes its first Boot Drive May 13 a big success. With 11 towns participating, the countywide effort collected $15,913.34. Event organizer Rich Reitz said the total exceeded their expectations and "shows how supportive and generous people really are toward our fire, police and emergency service organizations."

Authorities searched the building but found no bomb. The investigation continues

CHESTER, Ill. (WJPF) — The Randolph County Courthouse closed to the public Thursday morning due to a bomb threat. Th Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said there is no indication that the threat is legitimate, but every precaution must be made and an Illinois State Police bomb squad will check out the building.

Power lines and trees were knocked downed in a thunderstorm that passed through the region early Thursday evening.

LIFESAVING AWARDS–Three Randolph County deputies and a telecommunicator were honored at the Randolph County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 13. All were honored for their heroic actions that helped save the lives of two men. Pictured are: Telecommunicator Mary Beam, Chief Deputy Jarrod Peters, Detective Ryan Coffey and Deputy Steve Miles.

CHESTER – Buena Vista National Bank officials have announced its newest lender and vice president, Joshua Brown. Josh is a graduate of Chester High School and has twenty years of lending experience in Randolph County. “I am originally from Chester and now live between Campbell Hill and Steeleville with...

State at Hill and Church west of Randolph will be closed for a police officer memorial service starting at approximately 8am and lasting around 3 hours. 3S Lavender: State to Columbia to Neil to Main to regular route. 5W Green: Main to Neil to University to State to regular route.

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Agriculture is the biggest industry in Illinois and perhaps one of the most stressful at times. It’s roughly a $19 billion annual economic impact. SIU school of Medicine and the state of Illinois Agriculture Department are bringing attention to a program that provides more mental health treatment for farmers.

UPDATE - ADDITIONAL DETAILS RELEASED IN CRASH INVOLVING FORMER HERRIN HS STUDENT. HERRIN - Illinois State Police has released details regarding a fatal traffic accident yesterday evening that involved a former Herrin High School student. Police say the accident happened at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Saturday evening on Illinois Route...

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report:. Mark A. French 44, Lenzburg, arrested May 9, 2022 by Sparta Police on a Randolph County warrant for meth delivery. Bond amount is $10,000. Is incarcerated. Kenny P. Stacker 34, Sparta, arrested May 10, 2022 by...

Two Southern Illinois residents were arrested on drug charges Friday, May 6, after a joint investigation by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office and Chester Police Department. According to police, Tracy Jany, 52, of Chester and Craig Whittington, 54, of Willisville were taken into custody Friday following a search of Jany's home on the 700 block of West Oak Street in Chester.