

Business of the Month: October 2025
St. Nicholas Landmark in Chester has been named the October 2025 Business of the Month by the Chester Chamber of Commerce.
Joining the Chester Chamber of Commerce is a vital investment in your business and the future of our small, rural community. As a member, you gain access to a powerful network of local leaders and entrepreneurs dedicated to mutual success. Your membership amplifies your voice in civic issues, significantly boosts your business visibility to residents and visitors, and provides essential connections needed to truly thrive right here in Chester.
Any person, firm, association, or corporation of good standing, interested in the general welfare of the City of Chester and the surrounding area, is eligible for membership in the Chamber of Commerce.
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2010
2323 Old Plank Road, Chester, IL
(618) 826-2949

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Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00pm)
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We offer a comprehensive range of services, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, specialized modalities, and more, we have the resources and expertise to help you regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve your overall quality of life.
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2013 (Schroeder Ownership August 2017)
1308 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-615-2325

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Monday/Tuesday 2:30pm-1:00am, Wednesday-Sunday 11:00am-1:00am
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Located in the historic Benson building in Chester Illinois. We serve Wines, Domestic Beers, Craft Beers, Top Shelf Liquor, Seltzers, and specialty cocktails. On Friday’s and Saturday’s, enjoy live entertainment brought to you by local musicians. We have 6 live gaming machines, 1 golden tee machine, and 2 dart boards. We host a wide variety of events including but not limited to: professional gatherings, business meetings, bridal showers, baby showers, gender reveals, diaper parties, class reunions, family gatherings, birthday parties (kids & adults), vow renewals, rehearsal dinners and weddings. We do not serve food, but you are more than welcome to bring in any outside food that you like.
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1905
1309 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-2331

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Lobby: Monday thru Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm, Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Drive Up: Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm
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BVNB is a trusted financial institution providing comprehensive banking solutions for individuals and businesses. We focus on secure, innovative, and customer-centric services that support sustainable growth and long-term financial success.
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1964
1310 Lehmen Drive, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-3186

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7 Weekly
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Golf course. Private Parties, social events.
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1940 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL
(618) 826-4509

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Chester Community Unit School District 139 (Chester CUSD 139) is a public school district located in Chester, Illinois (Randolph County), serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It operates three schools: Chester Early Childhood Center (Pre-K), Chester Grade School (K-8), and Chester High School (9-12), with a total enrollment of around 960–970 students.
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1975
1654 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-5017

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday, Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
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Our dental services include preventive care, tooth colored fillings, orthodontics (braces), same day crowns, endodontics, removable and fixed prosthetics, implants, among others.
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1919
1112 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-5038

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Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
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Local Community Bank with offices in Chester and Sparta, Illinois and Perryville, Missouri. Here to serve our fine community's needs.
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1995
1201 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL
(618) 826-3038

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Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
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Financial Advisor and investments.
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1909
2231 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-2334

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Lobby Hours: M-TH: 9am-4pm, F: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-12pm
Drive Thru Hours: M-F: 8am-5pm, Sat: 9am-12pm
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Dieterich Bank is dedicated to giving you the community banking culture and quality service you expect. We are always ready to help, whether you need a loan, a new account or other service for yourself or your business.
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2010
806 Lehman Drive, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-2020

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10:00am-10:00pm Sunday-Thrusday, 10:00am-11:00pm Friday-Saturday
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Locally owned franchise serving Chester and Southern IL. We specialize in delivery and carryout of delicious pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, bread sides, wings, and desserts.
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1948
600 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-5021

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8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
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Full-service law firm in areas of estate planning, Wills, Trusts, probate, real estate, personal injury, workers compensation, family law, criminal law, municipal law and corporate law.
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1984
3628 Union School Road, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-5086

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Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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Flex-Line Automation, Inc. is a material handling systems integrator focused on helping manufacturers move products throughout production and end-of-line processes.
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1895
1037 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-2361

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Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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Gilster-Mary Lee has manufactured safe, quality food products for over 125 years. Born out of a small, southern Illinois flour mill founded by the Gilster brothers and sisters in 1895, today the company produces over 5000 SKU’s in its 11 manufacturing facilities in Missouri and Illinois. Gilster-Mary Lee’s products are distributed across North America and many other parts of the world. The company’s truck fleet provides on-time delivery to its customers and backhauls the materials needed to produce the large variety of food products it manufactures.
The story of Gilster-Mary Lee is the story of its employees. Gilster-Mary Lee employees brought the company through the challenging years of its startup, the great Mississippi River flood of 1993, and the Covid-19 pandemic. They have consistently made peoples’ lives better by providing them high quality, high value food products that they enjoy!
Gilster-Mary Lee is both proud of its rich history and is moving forward with strength and direction into the future. The company will remain a trusted partner of our customers and suppliers and a good citizen in the communities where we do business.
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1954
209 Church Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-3316

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Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3:00pm-1:00am, Sunday 12:00pm-1:00am
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The Knights of Columbus Hall in Chester, Illinois is a welcoming gathering place where members and guests come together for fellowship, community events, and refreshments. It serves as a local hub for supporting charitable efforts, strengthening faith, and bringing the community together.
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1961
609 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-4561

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8:00am-4:45pm Monday Thru Friday
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2022
623 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
573-513-7002

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By Appointment
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Local Real Estate expert, specialized in residential,land , and commercial
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1962
1900 State Street, Chester, IL
(618) 826-4581

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Memorial Hospital in Chester is Gold Seal Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) and ranked as a 5-star hospital by our patients. In addition to an active staff of family practice medicine and general surgery, Memorial is proud to feature a wide range of medical specialties. Memorial offers a wide range of surgical procedures, performed on out-patient and in-patient basis, as well as many diagnostic procedures.
Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed critical access hospital. All rooms are private. We also have a 2-bed ICU.
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2011
600 Chester Shopping Chester, Chester, IL
(618) 826-7777

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Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (Closed 12:30pm-1:00pm daily for lunch.)
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Auto, Home, Life, ATV, Boat, Motorcycle, RV, Work Comp, Commercial Auto, General Liability, and Business Insurance
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2015
1204 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-370-3271

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9:00am-5:00pm
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Thrivent is a 120+ year old financial services company that puts generosity at the heart of saving and investing. We help build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs.
Full Description (2–3 paragraphs max): We are a trusted financial partner committed to helping families achieve their goals and secure their financial futures. Rooted in the values of small-town communities, we take pride in building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with our clients. Our approach is personalized, compassionate, and focused on understanding your unique needs.
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1994
1001 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-4567

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Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm, Saturdays 10:00am-3:00pm, Sunday and Monday Closed Except Memorial & Labor Day Holiday Weekends
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Popeye Museum and Gift Shop. Attached to the store is Opera House Antiques other than Popeye.
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2011 (60+ Years Total)
1420 State Street, Chester, IL 62233
618-826-5441

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Monday and Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
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Providing Insurance and Financial Services-sales and service .