CARBONDALE, Ill. — Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s experiential learning facility, hosts the Inclusive Archery Hunt for veterans and hunters with disabilities Nov. 12-15. Organizers say the event remains the largest inclusive deer hunt in Illinois, with 43 people registered this year. The Inclusive Archery Hunt brings veterans and hunters […]
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The upcoming Southern Illinois University Carbondale Thanks “GivingBack” campus food drive is a great opportunity to help Salukis in need during this holiday season. SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and community members are invited to support the Saluki Food Pantry by donating nonperishable food items during the annual event on Nov. 17. The
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More than 50 presenters help guide 8th through 12th grade students toward college or career paths BY JIM BEERS Friday November 6th Chester High School hosted its annual College and Career Day. This year marked a special addition to the CHS event. Chester High School and Chester Grade School have traditionally handled their own
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Physics and the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois welcome the public to a free astronomy observation where Saturn is the star attraction. The event will be on the observation deck on the James W. Neckers Building roof, above the building’s A wing on Sunday, Nov. 15,
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Glen Carbon, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual Fall Product Program for 2026. Girls in Southern Illinois sold $457,000 in tasty treats, magazines, and other fun products. Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being Fall Product Top Sellers for their respective areas: Olivia Koester
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The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is inviting community members to honor the memory of loved ones while supporting patient care through its annual Tree of Remembrance Campaign. The Tree of Remembrance is a longstanding holiday tradition that provides an opportunity to make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one while supporting important
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 400 aspiring teachers will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday, Nov. 13, for SIU Future Teachers Day, an interactive event for area high school students. Formerly known as SIU Education Day, the event, held at the SIU Student Center, is part of the university’s multifaceted efforts to address the
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Annual event recognized and honored local veterans at school-wide reception and assembly BY JIM BEERS The 2026 Chester Grade School Assembly to recognize and honor local veterans was held Monday November 9. For several years this event has taken place at an all-school assembly the week of Veteran’s Day. This year’s event was definitely
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RED BUD, IL – State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) is welcoming an agreementreached between BJC HealthCare and Aetna that will preserve in-network access to BJChospitals, physicians, and providers for Illinois state retirees enrolled in the Aetna MedicareAdvantage plan through the Total Retiree Advantage Illinois (TRAIL) program throughout 2027.In an official letter sent to state
November 9, 2026 Joshua D. Stacy 40, Steeleville, arrested November 3, 2026 by Steeleville Police for aggravated battery. Pretrial Release. Christopher A. Morrison 43, Swanwick IL, arrested November 4, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for driving while license suspended. Pretrial Release. Michael E. Woods 57, Chester, arrested November 4, 2026 by
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