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Pritzker Warns College Students Returning to School of COVID-19 Risks
As coronavirus cases spike among young people at Southern Illinois University, Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a warning to college students returning to campus this fall. Prizker, accompanied by Jackson County health officials, explained Tuesday that college-age people are likely spreading the virus at the highest rates, specifically on campus. As more SIU students returned to school over the past...
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SIU Carbondale Will no Longer Require SAT, ACT for Admission
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will no longer require students to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to the university.
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15 Stunning Homes That Hit the Market in the Chicago Area This Year
The real estate market in the Chicago area hit some big high notes for 2017. From celebrity pads to massive mansions to historic places, the inside of some of the city’s most iconic homes were no longer left a mystery.
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Climber Kills Himself After Girlfriend's Avalanche Death
Just two weeks before renowned climber Hayden Kennedy killed himself following the death of his girlfriend in an avalanche in Montana, he wrote on a climbing blog that he had watched too many friends die in the mountains over the last few years. “I’ve realized something painful. It’s not just the memorable summits and crux moves that are fleeting. Friends...
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Amazing Photos Show Total Solar Eclipse From Across Illinois, Midwest
Illinoisans got out their cameras, telescopes and glasses as a total solar eclipse crossed the United States from coast to coast for the first time in 99 years on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. The path of totality, which lasted an hour and a half on land, passed through the Midwest, reaching Carbondale and bringing incredible views across the state. See…
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Amazing Photos Show Total Solar Eclipse From Across Illinois, Midwest
Illinoisans got out their cameras, telescopes and glasses as a total solar eclipse crossed the United States from coast to coast for the first time in 99 years on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. The path of totality, which lasted an hour and a half on land, passed through the Midwest, reaching Carbondale and bringing incredible views across the state. See…
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2017 Eclipse Excitement Across Midwest
From Chicago to Carbondale, thousands of people are heading outside in hopes of catching a glimpse of the total solar eclipse – and some are going all out.
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How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Live in Illinois
Not able to make it outside to see the total solar eclipse in person? We’ve got you covered.
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Timelapse: Watch the Eclipse Over Carbondale in Less Than a Minute
Watch the total solar eclipse as it happened over Carbondale, Illinois Monday — in less than a minute.
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10 Things To Know About the Upcoming Solar Eclipse
Before watching the 2017 solar eclipse, read these 10 facts to prepare!
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Cellphone Service Could Be Spotty for Eclipse-Watchers
If you plan to livestream next month’s solar eclipse from one of the prime viewing spots, here’s a thought: Keep your phone in your pocket, put on your paper shades and just enjoy the celestial wonder.
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Dramatic Video Shows Tornado Slamming Into Carbondale Home
Home security video captured the moment a tornado slammed into a home in Carbondale, Illinois, on April 5. Wind speeds reached around 150 mph, according to the National Weather Service, though no injuries were reported.
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University Poll Shows Rauner's Job Approval Rating at 36.5 Percent
A new poll conducted by the Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute shows Gov. Bruce Rauner with a low job approval rating of 36.5 percent in his first few months in office.