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The Chester Chamber of Commerce has named Barb’s Bounty Jams and Jellies as its October Business of the Month. Barb’s Bounty has a wide selection of jams and jellies, relishes and pickles made with locally grown produce.

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s a diamond anniversary for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s unique mascot during the 2026 Homecoming festivities. After all, there is only ONE Saluki! “Decades of the Dawg: 75 Years of Saluki Pride,” Oct. 12-17, promises to be memorable with a giant pep rally, Homecoming Music Street Festival, numerous activities,

by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — A fall tradition at Southern Illinois University Carbondale returns for its 21st year as students in the glass program sell glass pumpkins they designed and made themselves. The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, on the lawn in front of the breezeway

by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — The River Region News has returned! The Southern Illinois University Carbondale student-run newscast is back after nearly six years on hiatus, bringing campus and regional news in a digital-first format to viewers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube platforms. The relaunched newscast debuted Sept. 4, reviving an award-winning news program