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John A. Logan College among Illinois schools downgraded by Moody's

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 26, 2016

John A. Logan College in Carterville was recently downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service along with 14 other Illinois institutions of higher learning, slipping from an A1 to an A2 ranking by the standard-bearing credit agency.

Rauner launches School Funding Reform Commission

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner established an Illinois School Funding Reform Commission this week to address education-funding needs in the Prairie State, instructing designated team members to devise a more effective school-funding formula.

USDA strongly urges Illinois farmers to participate in water-quality survey

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2016

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed questionnaires to farmers on July 1 from its National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) Heartland Regional Field Office, and the responses may help shape the quality of farming in the state.

Travel website: Carbondale state's most-affordable vacation-rental choice

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 29, 2016

Premier travel-recommendation company Flipkey.com recently identified Carbondale as Illinois’ most economical vacation-rental destination, with Shawnee National Forest and Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge — along with thousands of waterways — adding to the region’s allure.

Jackson County GOP women’s group alerts students to scholarship deadline

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 27, 2016

The Jackson County chapter of the Illinois Federation of Republican Women (IFRW), part of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), recently reminded constituents of the impending Aug. 1 application deadline for those seeking scholarships in 2016.

Director of SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute to retire

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 23, 2016

David Yepsen, director of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute since 2009, recently revealed his decision to retire effective Oct. 31.

Carbondale community forum calls for more lighting, outreach efforts

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 22, 2016

Lighting, landlords, outreach and ordinances took top priority at a recent community forum attended by more than 170 local residents who heard Carbondale leaders outline a six-fold plan for a safer, more welcoming city.

Five new Salukis named to SIU-Carbondale football team

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 21, 2016

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale football Coach Nick Hill recently named five new Saluki team members, all transfers, to the squad’s roster for the 2016 season — with players hailing from the West, Midwest and South.

SIU anglers advance to national fishing tournament

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 18, 2016

From casting to weigh-in, two Southern Illinois University anglers recently landed hefty catches at the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) College Fishing Central Conference bass tournament in Kentucky, earning eligibility for the 2017 National Championship.