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SIU-Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane talks enrollment, retention and more

As we reported last week, fall enrollment is up at SIU-Carbondale, with more than 12,000 students.

Weapon found inside vehicle at Marion High School

The school says no threats were made against any students, faculty or staff members.

Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters

JB Pritzker signed a new law to establish statewide rules and regulations for electronic bikes and scooters, also known as e-bikes.

ICC hosts hearing on rate request by Illinois American Water

Illinois American Water filed its rate increase petition for water and sewer with the ICC in January.

US Army Corps of Engineers presents plan for Little Grassy Lake Spillway repair

The US Army Corps of Engineers looked at 4 options to repair the Little Grassy Lake Spillway

Former W. Frankfort H.S. principal pleads guilty to misdemeanor

The prosecution dismissed the aggravated battery felony charge.

Marion's Sister City returns for a visit

The trip marks more than 15 years of cultural exchange between the two communities.

A drone help SIU-Carbondale Police apprehend an individual on campus

No injuries were reported and the situation was contained.

Deputies conduct a drug raid on a residence near the Carterville School District

Officials intentionally scheduled the operation for the first full day of school.

Feds: Southern Illinois coal mine managers concealed ‘deadly conditions’

Four managers of a sprawling Franklin County mine face federal charges of concealing an underground fire, falsifying safety records and obstruct…

Carbondale Distributes Food Boxes to Residents

The City of Carbondale distributed 400 food boxes filled with produce to residents during a community giveaway at City Hall.

How did Pakistan bring Iran and the U.S. to the negotiating table?

Pakistan has acted as a mediator between Washington D.C. and Tehran over the last few weeks, and helped broker the ceasefire agreement this week…

Kremlin condemns U.S. military operation in Venezuela

The U.S. essentially carried out the 'special military operation' that Russia planned for — and failed to accomplish — in Kyiv four years ago. W…

With an upcoming vote in the House, an end to the shutdown is in sight

After 41 days of a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate passed a set of bills to reopen the government. The House comes back to vote as early as…

Forgotten Black military heroes featured in Illinois State Museum exhibit

Black History Month exhibit explores connections to 1908 Springfield race riots

'Close Your Eyes' is the best film of 2024 — but these 10 others are also contenders

Fresh Air's film critic takes stock of the past 12 months' worth of movies, pairing 10 of his favorites, and picking one that stands alone.

WSIU Almanac 2/8/23

WSIU Almanac for Feb 8th.