SIU food drive to support students and families as pantry reports serving 205 this semesterSouthern Illinois University Carbondale will hold its annual Thanks “GivingBack” food drive Nov. 17 to support a campus pantry that has served 205 students and family members so far this semester, according to the university.about 8 hours ago
Du Quoin Correctional Facility Faces Permanent Closure as Public Hearing Set For WednesdayThe Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and accountability (CGFA) has scheduled the heaing for 5pm. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, 2nd Heat Building, Located at 440 Midway Drive.21 days ago
Carbondale Fire Department to Host Fire Prevention Week Open HouseCarbondale Fire Department Invites Community to Fire Prevention Week Open Houseabout 1 month ago1:17
SIU Carbondale eliminates historic $80 million deficit as enrollment continues to growFrom an $80 million deficit to a balanced budgetabout 2 months ago4:26
Carbondale Food Pantry Serves Up to 200 Families a Day as Need GrowsAccording to recent local media reporting, the Victory Dream Center Food Pantry in Carbondale is serving as many as two hundred families on the days it distributes food.about 2 months ago0:36
SIU professor Kofi Akamani dies after shooting near Carbondale; wife faces murder chargesKofi Akamani, 48, was taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, where he was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the shooting, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.about 2 months ago2:46