Explore Chester, IL

Located in Southern Illinois, right along the banks of the Mississippi River, Chester is nestled high on the bluff overlooking the eastern ridge of Missouri. Chester serves as the county seat for Randolph County and provides the only bridge of transportation between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO caring approximately 7,000 Midwest travelers per day. A new bridge is set to begin construction in 2023.

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The rural, Midwest setting provides seasonal weather throughout the year. Many winters, the area will see snowfall and in the summers the heat allows ample time outside for swimming and outdoor entertainment and recreation. Part of the pleasure of living in the region is watching the seasons change from the blooms of spring to the bright colors of fall. 

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Below are some links to help you Explore Chester, IL:

 

• Data USA - Demographic Data

• City of Chester Website

• Chester Public Library

• City of Chester Parks and Recreation

• Randolph County Economic Development

 

• Events and Festivals

  • Local Farmers Markets May through September

  • (30+ Years) Chester’s Annual Christmas on the River

  • Fall Festival: Fall Fun in River City

• Clubs, Sororities, & Volunteer Opportunities

  • Chamber of Commerce

  • Chester IL Rotary

  • Southern Illinois Substance Abuse Alliance

  • Lions Club

  • VFW Kaskaskia Post 3553

  • Fraternal Order of Eagles 3252

  • Knights of Columbus Council #3790

  • American Legion

  • Boy Scouts

  • Girl Scouts

  • Chester Municipal Band

  • Women’s Club

  • Social Sorority's 

  • Chester Beautification & Tourism Commission 

  • The Liberty Bell of the West Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution

  • Mississippi Valley Art Guild

  • Parks and Recreation Committee

  • Chester Area Christian Food Pantry

  • Many Religious and Church Organizations

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