CARBONDALE, Ill. — Roughly 75 high school percussion students from throughout Southern Illinois and Kentucky will be at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, Sept. 16, as part of the third annual SIU Percussion Day. The workshops are from 9 a.m. to noon in Altgeld Hall, with a free, public performance featuring the SIU Percussion […]
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CHICAGO, September 15, 2026 — The mystery surrounding the $1.04 billion Powerball® jackpot has officially been solved. Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays (left), and Chicago Prize Center manager Amanda Crosas hold the big check representing the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot from the August 12 drawing. Nearly one month after the historic drawing, the Illinois Lottery
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The stars will align for an evening under the night sky, where visitors can view the moon, faraway planets and other celestial wonders that twinkle from above. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting the event, and attendees just need to bring their curiosity. The free Southern Illinois Star Party
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[Marion, Illinois] — Southern Illinois communities will join others across the nation in celebrating ” 9 to 5 Dolly Day” on September 25, 2026 honoring the life, values, and legacy of the beloved Dolly Parton. Known worldwide for her music, philanthropy, and unwavering kindness, Dolly’s impact extends far beyond the stage — especially through her
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Ashley Wheeler, APRN, FNP-C to Saint Francis Clinic Kingshighway. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO, in 2026 with a Master of Science in Nursing degree, and she is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Wheeler is
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National Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 21-25 BOONVILLE, Mo. – With harvest approaching, agricultural experts urge farmers to prioritize life-saving precautions ahead of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 21-25. This year’s focus is critical hidden hazards, culminating in a Day of Awareness for Confined Spaces on Thursday, Sept. 24. University of
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Although the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg has called the “Best Little Fair in the Land” for nearly eighty years, it can hardly be termed little anymore. With an attendance estimated at from 25,000 to 30,000 for the two-day event, it has grown from its small beginnings to one of the largest annual events
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – During fall, many gardeners plant popular spring-flowering bulbs like narcissus, tulips and hyacinths. “Fall also is a good time to plant lilies,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “True” lilies are different from other spring bulbs and several other plants with the word “lily” in their common name such as
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System was recognized by the Safe House of Southeast Missouri at their annual luncheon on August 27. The primary care team at Saint Francis Clinic Kingshighway received an award for their efforts to reduce barriers to health care for local survivors of domestic violence. The Safe House
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Two Southern Illinois families have been selected as the 2026 Saluki Family of the Year winners at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and each will be honored during Saluki Family Weekend festivities, Sept. 11-13. The Heisner family (above) from left, Cynthia, Eliza, Carly and Blaine Eliza Heisner, a freshman in
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