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MARION — A group of more than a dozen Japanese visitors arrived in Marion this weekend for the annual cultural exchange ...
08/23/2026

MARION — A group of more than a dozen Japanese visitors arrived in Marion this weekend for the annual cultural exchange visit between Marion and Kanie.

CARBONDALE — DJ Williams looks at the rest of the SIU quarterback room and sees a bright future, and he's determined to ...
08/23/2026

CARBONDALE — DJ Williams looks at the rest of the SIU quarterback room and sees a bright future, and he's determined to bring out the best in each of them.

One of Southern Illinois’ most anticipated traditions is back.
08/23/2026

One of Southern Illinois’ most anticipated traditions is back.

CARBONDALE — One of Southern Illinois’ most anticipated traditions is back.

In 2027 Giant City will be celebrating 100 years as a State Park and park officials want to hear from you.
08/23/2026

In 2027 Giant City will be celebrating 100 years as a State Park and park officials want to hear from you.

MAKANDA — In 2027 Giant City will be celebrating 100 years as a State Park and park officials want to hear from you.

Contrary to the sign outside the construction site, the Wildlife Habitat Education Center at Touch of Nature will not op...
08/23/2026

Contrary to the sign outside the construction site, the Wildlife Habitat Education Center at Touch of Nature will not open this year.

MAKANDA — Contrary to the sign outside the construction site, the Wildlife Habitat Education Center at Touch of Nature will not be ready to open this year.

More than two months after a storm flooded Cheri’s Berries Café & Play, the business remains closed. The owner, Cherish ...
08/23/2026

More than two months after a storm flooded Cheri’s Berries Café & Play, the business remains closed. The owner, Cherish Matias, attributes the flood to an improper roof installation.

Exhibit featuring designs made by and artwork of Buckminster Fuller will be leaving SIU's Sharpe Museum on August 28. Th...
08/22/2026

Exhibit featuring designs made by and artwork of Buckminster Fuller will be leaving SIU's Sharpe Museum on August 28. The exhibit was opened after the Fullers Future day festival that

In 2009, Southern Illinois Healthcare did not have a philanthropic foundation. Woody Thorne saw an opportunity to create...
08/22/2026

In 2009, Southern Illinois Healthcare did not have a philanthropic foundation. Woody Thorne saw an opportunity to create one.

Southern Illinois Healthcare did not have a philanthropic foundation when Woody Thorne saw an opportunity to create one.

Southern Illinois University is one of 30 schools across the country directed by the U.S. Department of Defense to revie...
08/22/2026

Southern Illinois University is one of 30 schools across the country directed by the U.S. Department of Defense to review their ties to foreign entities.

CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University is one of 30 schools across the country directed to review their ties to foreign entities by the U.S. Department of Defense.

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