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Lawrence R. Jany of Chester

Lawrence R. Jany, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:04 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Chester.
Nov 21, 2019 7:01 PM
Chester honors its veterans at ceremony hosted by Chester Grade School

Approximately 75 local veterans were the guests of honor Monday at a Veterans Day Assembly at the Chester Grade School. The hourlong event was organized by CGS teachers Sue Colonel, Mary Bohnert and Casey Peters, who were assisted by students, other teachers and staff.
By Jim Beers Nov 14, 2019 10:18 AM
Busy week coming up at Chester Library

• On Tuesday, Nov. 19 the Instant Pot Users will meet at 6 p.m. and the theme is Thanksgiving recipes. All who have an interest in using an electronic pressure cooker (does not have to be the Instant Pot brand) are welcome to attend. Reservations are required for this free event. • 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 is Illinois Secretary of State's Family Reading Night -- a great time to remember the importance of reading with children. Children are welcome to bring a stuffed animal and their adults to the Chester Library for activities and refreshments, before tucking in the stuffed animals for the night with a bedtime story. Participants can watch the library's Facebook page for fun photos of their stuffed animal's antics after hours at the library. Stuffed animals should be picked up the following day between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Reservations are appreciated for this free event.
Submitted by the Chester Public Library Nov 14, 2019 10:20 AM
Amtrak ridership hits record high on Chicago-St. Louis line

SPRINGFIELD -- The Amtrak route that connects St. Louis with Chicago saw record numbers of riders in the federal fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 while the national passenger rail system turned in its best financial performance in several years. Amtrak reported Friday that the Chicago-St. Louis corridor recorded 756,062 riders during the fiscal year, up 5.5 percent from the previous year, and 24 percent higher than fiscal year 2011.
By PETER HANCOCK Nov 14, 2019 10:19 AM
Volunteers help at Chester food pantry mobile market

CHESTER -- Volunteers, as always, gave a helping hand to the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market recently. Volunteers at the monthly food distribution - held at 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Chester Cohen Recreation Complex parking lot - loaded food into about 100 cars on Oct. 23.
Staff report Nov 14, 2019 10:30 AM
Chester area veterans enjoy a hearty breakfast

Nov 14, 2019 10:21 AM
CHS recognizes fall senior athletes, band, dance and flag team members

With the official close of all fall athletic competitions, Chester High School recently recognized all fall athletes. Likewise the CHS Music Department recognized the Marching Yellow Jackets, Dance Team and Flag Team members for providing entertainment and spirit at fall athletic events. The Chester Football Yellow Jackets were recognized prior to their Senior Night game when Chester hosted Carmi-White County on Oct. 18. The Jackets beat the Bulldogs 28-8 to make the night complete.
BY JIM BEERS Nov 14, 2019 10:25 AM
Steeleville native promoted to Command Sergeant Major

Matthew Kraus, of Steeleville, has been promoted to Command Sergeant Major of the 766th Brigade Engineer Battalion of the Illinois Army National Guard, based in Decatur. Kraus enlisted in the Guard in May 1996 as a 25Q, Multi-Channel Transmissions Systems Operator. In 2006, he completed the reclassification course as a 12N, Horizontal Construction Engineer.
Submitted by the Illinois Army National Guard Nov 14, 2019 10:26 AM
Chester honors veterans at annual memorial and luncheon

At 11 a.m. on Monday, the Chester V.F.W. and the Chester American Legion once again worked together to host a moving Veterans Day program and delicious luncheon.
BY JIM BEERS Nov 14, 2019 10:35 AM
Chamber's 'Night at the Races' another success

Nov 14, 2019 10:21 AM

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