by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Adults can get in on summer arts and crafts fun at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The Student Center Craft Shop is offering a full slate of adult craft workshops in addition to the full lineup of children and youth camps there and across campus. The shop, located in the lower level of the Student Center, will […]
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Beginning with the fall 2026 semester, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will become the first public university in Illinois to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence Plus (AI+). “Artificial intelligence technology is advancing rapidly,” said Xiaoqing “Frank” Liu, dean of the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and
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by Caleb Hale CARBONDALE, Ill. — The doors are wide open to the SIU Alumni Association’s online marketplace, Saluki Market, which is now taking applications for a wide variety of new vendors. Since it launched in December, the Saluki Market has welcomed thousands of online visitors. The early cohort of pilot vendors has been instrumental in helping the SIU Alumni Association build a strong platform that creates opportunities
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Jason L. Merrell 47, Wright City MO, arrested May 4, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Armed Violence, Home Invasion, Domestic Battery, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon, and Criminal Damage to Property. Is incarcerated. Thomas
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CHESTER – The tentative agenda for Thursday’s meeting of the Chester Beautification and Tourism Commission has been released. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in city hall. It is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda May 14, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of
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JEFFERSON CITY – A 23-year-old Red Bud, Illinois woman was one of two persons who suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on I-64 in St. Charles County Thursday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the woman was taken to SSM Health St Joseph Hospital-Lake St. Louis by the St. Charles County Ambulance
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Look for Hayden at all SIU-C Football and Basketball games as well as NCAA Dance Competitions By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School senior, Hayden Cartwright, tried out for the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Dance Team and was recently informed that she has been selected to be a member of the 2026-2027 Saluki
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CHESTER – The tentative agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Chester Parks and Recreation Committee has been released. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — James Reiman thinks he’ll be the first in his family to earn a baccalaureate degree when he walks across the stage at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Saturday to claim his agribusiness economics diploma. Photo by Russell Bailey If he is, he laughs that it’s only because J comes before T
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CAPE GIRARDEAU — In May, the American Red Cross asks people to secure their blood or platelet donation appointment now to help the blood supply stay ahead of building seasonal pressures. Just one hour of time could help patients celebrate more life with loved ones in the weeks ahead. This time of year gets busy fast. Many are gearing
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