Updated: Apr. 10, 2019 at 8:50 PM CDT
|By Chris Drury
Students that are certified are able to take the dogs all over campus, they go to the library, cafeteria, classes, to get them comfortable in social situations.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2019 at 8:23 PM CDT
|By Chris Drury and James Long
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Faculty Association held a meeting Monday night, April 8 on campus to discuss the new direction that the univeristy is headed in.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2019 at 7:41 PM CDT
|By Chris Drury and James Long
SIUC recently received the protoceraptors and is asking Illinois elementary and high schools to name them.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2019 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By James Long and Chris Drury
Remember that if you have any doubts or are highly pressured - hang up.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2019 at 8:16 PM CDT
|By Chris Drury
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during night construction operations only.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2019 at 8:33 PM CDT
|By Chris Drury
At the event, there was nearly 50 different interactive booths for parents and students of all ages to enjoy.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2019 at 7:03 PM CDT
|By Chris Drury
The campaign keeps those visiting the cross to visit it for completely free.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2019 at 7:21 AM CDT
|By Chris Drury
The town hall was at the American Legion Post 141 in Mount Vernon.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2019 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Chris Drury
Jackson said that if two seats are lost due to the census count that there is a high chance that a congressperson that represents southern Illinois would be lost.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2019 at 7:57 PM CDT
|By Nathan Ellgren and Chris Drury
Residents in Ballard County recount the moment a tornado blew through their neighborhoods.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2019 at 7:54 AM CDT
|By Chris Drury
The burglaries were reported Tuesday, March 12.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2019 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Chris Drury
Platelets, type O negative blood and type AB plasma are three of the most in-demand blood products by hospitals.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2019 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By James Long and Chris Drury
More than $889,000 has been raised for scholarships, programs and other SIU priorities.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2019 at 8:12 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
The event was held to encourage and bring together entrepreneurs.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2019 at 10:11 PM CST
|By Chris Drury and James Long
Winter weather can cause havoc on your gutters.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2019 at 6:53 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
The construction is projected to begin in 2021, and an estimated budget has not been determined.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2019 at 10:14 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
One store owner said he does not believe that being mandated by the state to increase wages is the proper move.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2019 at 8:55 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
Illinois State Representatives Terri Bryant, Dave Severin and Patrick Windhorst hosted a town hall/listening session on Monday, February 4.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2019 at 6:34 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
Chew, a resident of Marion, Illinois donated $83,000 of her own money to fund the entire trip
Updated: Jan. 30, 2019 at 6:42 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
Cold weather can cause severe irritation to the skin
Updated: Jan. 29, 2019 at 6:57 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
Many of them ultimately decided that the best thing to do is to call off school on Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2019 at 6:54 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
Pet owners should be keeping a closer eye on their animals with the upcoming extreme cold winter weather.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2019 at 6:38 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
Miley said that they have been pre-treating the roads on Thursday and will continue to do so on Friday.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2019 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Chris Drury and James Long
Beanstack is a web/mobile application that tracks individuals reading times to help create a culture of reading in schools and homes that Cuban has invested in.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2019 at 10:10 PM CST
|By Chris Drury and James Long
This would mean services like Cargo, Uber, or any other similar service would be able to deliver alcohol in the city of Carbondale.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2019 at 10:12 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
SIU is matching the scholarships to assist even more Illinois freshman and transfer students totaling almost $4 million.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2018 at 10:10 PM CST
|By Chris Drury and James Long
The department is trying to be proactive in the community and prevent any tragedies at the start of the new year.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2018 at 10:13 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
This working group is seeking donations of $7,500 to launch the center by early January.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2018 at 8:28 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
Nearly a 100 members and volunteers handed out thousands of presents to around 340 families
Updated: Dec. 19, 2018 at 8:02 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
The system went into effect on July 1, 2018 under a state law approved last year.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2018 at 7:13 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
The bill would enable some federal inmates to seek early release, while also granting federal judges greater freedoms when it comes to sentencing.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2018 at 7:14 PM CST
|By Chris Drury and James Long
The Family Video store in Carbondale, Illinois is adding flames to the fire of a debate that’s been going on for 30 years.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2018 at 7:45 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
NubAbility a non-profit organization that last year helped 230 limb-different youth and their families learn and better understand how to compete in mainstream sports
Updated: Dec. 14, 2018 at 8:57 PM CST
|By Chris Drury and James Long
This Able Veteran Service held their graduation Friday, December 14 at the Carterville Community Center.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2018 at 8:48 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
Vogler Ford says that they had nearly 50 truck tires slashed causing about $10,000 in damage.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2018 at 6:54 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department received a $1,000 from Walmart’s Community Grant Program to purchase over 200 smoke alarms.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 at 7:51 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
There were a reported 500 homes damaged in the event and 26 people were sent to the hospital.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2018 at 7:24 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers in Jackson County, Illinois.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2018 at 7:02 PM CST
|By Amber Ruch and Chris Drury
A Marion, Illinois man says he woke up to find a deer “knocking” at his door.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2018 at 7:02 PM CST
|By James Long and Chris Drury
The Angel Tree will be going on until December 8 where gift givers will be able to open up their presents with the pet they picked out.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2018 at 5:46 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
Ziegler, Illinois Police Chief Ben Burkhamer said that this could also be a time that people can take advantage of others.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2018 at 5:32 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
Kelly will be retiring at the end of this school year, but hopes to still be involved with the school and the community.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2018 at 6:48 AM CST
|By Chris Drury
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake will close down many different sections to foot traffic during the first firearm season.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2018 at 8:19 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
Keep Carbondale Beautiful held a meeting Thursday evening to talk about the future of recycling in Carbondale at the Carbondale Civic Center.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2018 at 7:53 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
. During the vigil they read off 320 names of transgendered individuals who have lost their lives
Updated: Nov. 12, 2018 at 6:47 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
Rendleman said you don’t have to break the bank to build your own high tunnels.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2018 at 7:45 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
The coach of that team, Jim Reid, celebrated his 80th birthday on Friday, November 9, and was surprised by several players from that years team and other friends and family.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2018 at 7:22 PM CST
|By Chris Drury
The rally is meant to show support for Special Council Robert Mueller’s investigation.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2018 at 3:02 PM CDT
|By James Long and Chris Drury
The Wall will be open 24 hours a day through Sunday, Oct. 28, then it will make its way to Huntsville, Alabama.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Chris Drury
Residents of Illinois’ 12th Congressional District had a chance to hear from their three candidates before this upcoming election.