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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music faculty Anthony Gray and Jiyeon Lee will perform Thursday, June 11, in the Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series, in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda. The free, public concert begins at 5 p.m. SIU School of Music faculty Anthony Gray (left) and Jiyeon Lee will perform […]

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Kristina Jany, RN, for earning the Nurse Lead III (Expert) designation through the hospital’s Professional Practice Development Program.     This recognition honors nurses who demonstrate a high level of professional growth, leadership, continued learning, and commitment to excellent patient care. The program is designed to support

SIKESTON, Mo. – The Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River at the newly constructed bridge.   photo by Charlie

CGS promotes 69 students to high school By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School held its graduation Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The event was held at Chester High School to offer attendees more seating and comfort. Parking was also much more available at CHS.   Thankfully the weather cooperated the weeks

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The numbers for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Flying Salukis are staggering  — 17 straight top five National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) finishes, including 14 of 15 years in the top three in the nation.     National champions: The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis celebrate the 2026 National

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale dental hygiene class of 2026 undertook a most delicate task as they aimed lasers at carrots, tomatoes, hot dogs and chicken wings. What does that have to do with dentistry? The food items provided perfect practice targets as the students earned a specialized laser