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Southern Illinois prepares to face SEMO in long-standing 'War for the Wheel' football rivalry

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 17, 2025

The Southern Illinois University football team, ranked No. 11/13 nationally, will travel to Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) this Saturday for the annual "War for the Wheel" rivalry game.

Severin marks Constitution and Citizenship Day, highlights importance of shared democratic principles

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 17, 2025

Constitution and Citizenship Day, observed on September 17, commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

Rep. Jacobs invites public to candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk in Marion

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 12, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs has invited the public to a candlelight vigil scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at Marion Square in Marion, Illinois.

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Who are the former Carbondale Metro high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Sept. 15?

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 12, 2025

These former Carbondale Metro area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 15.

Severin recounts flag story linked to September 11 anniversary

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 11, 2025

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and thousands of injuries.

GOP legislators propose new bills supporting Illinois first responders’ welfare

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 9, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have introduced several bills aimed at supporting first responders, highlighting the critical role these professionals play in public safety.

SIH celebrates graduation of 29 local students from summer healthcare internship

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 8, 2025

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) recently marked the completion of its 2025 High School Summer Internship Program, with 29 students from six area high schools graduating from the initiative.

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Which high school alumni from Carbondale Metro area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By C. S. Mcdowell | Sep 5, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 8, these former Carbondale Metro area high school athletes will be in action.

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Which ex-high school athletes from Carbondale Metro area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 1?

By C. S. Mcdowell | Aug 29, 2025

These former Carbondale Metro area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 1.

September: 1 inmate sentenced in Williamson County to be released from prison

By C. S. Mcdowell | Aug 28, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Williamson County set to be released from prison in September.

September: 2 inmates sentenced in Jackson County to be released

By C. S. Mcdowell | Aug 27, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Jackson County set to be released from prison in September.

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Which high school alumni from Carbondale Metro area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Aug. 25?

By C. S. Mcdowell | Aug 22, 2025

The week of Monday, Aug. 25 will see these former Carbondale Metro area high school standouts in action.

How many inmates sentenced in Jackson County will be released during August?

By C. S. Mcdowell | Jul 29, 2025

There are five inmates sentenced in Jackson County set to be released from prison in August.

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