Carbondale

FBI Seeks Public Help in SIU Threats Case

Calling the threats “frightening,” the FBI said Tuesday they were not a harmless prank even though no one was harmed.

2013/05/01

Illinois Corn Crop Struggles Between Drought And Flood

“Corn planting remains stalled at 1 percent complete. That compares to 56 percent one year ago, when we had that wonderful early spring,” the USDA says.

2013/04/23

Masked Gunmen Rob SIU Students in Their Dorm Room

A scary incident on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Wednesday.

2012/12/13

SIU Chancellor Condemns Racial Graffiti on Campus

WSIL-TV reports Cheng spoke out about the epithets found last week. In a university-wide email, she says she won’t accept racial intolerance.

2012/12/10

Police: SIU Student Dies After Apparent Fall

Authorities say 31-year-old Nathan Morrow of Carbondale was injured Oct. 23, although details of the fall haven’t been made public.

2012/11/20

Charges Dropped Against Man Accused In Son’s Death

Illinois State Police had said Jackson Pruett was taken unresponsive to a Metropolis hospital in April 2010. The toddler died two days later at a St. Louis hospital.

2012/10/30

Illinois Lt. Governor Supports Efforts To Rein In Tuition Costs

Simon cites a Pew Research Center report that found students amassed an average of $26,000 in student loans in 2010.

2012/10/15

Illinois State Treasurer Pushes Back Against Prison Plan

With the prison population at an all-time high, the state needs the space at Tamms and Dwight, says state Treasurer Dan Rutherford.

2012/09/20

2.5 Magnitude Quake Felt in Belleville, Carbondale

An earthquake shook sections of the Metro-East around 7:30 this morning.

2012/09/05

Illinois Delegation Heads To Democratic National Convention

The Illinois delegation bubbled with excitement four years ago. Now, says Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon, the thrill is gone.

2012/09/03

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