CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that Torrie Davitz, Rural Health Clinic Director, has earned the Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP) credential after completing the National Association for Rural Health Clinic Professional (NARHC) Academy course and testing on October 29, 2025. Torrie Davitz The CRHCP recognizes comprehensive knowledge of Rural Health Clinic […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s HEROES program ensures students can meet their basic needs so they can achieve their academic and life goals. The HEROES program will hold a Personal Care Item Drive Nov. 17-Dec. 12. (SIU Carbondale photo) In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, HEROES will conduct
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Caleb Hale, director of communications for the SIU Alumni Association CARBONDALE, Ill. — A vibrant, new children’s board book created by the SIU Alumni Association will introduce Southern Illinois University Carbondale to generations of potential future Salukis through colorful illustrations, campus landmarks and fun facts. Nancy and John Jackson are the primary donors for the
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra will present a free, public concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium. The SIU symphony and youth orchestras, directed by Rossana Cauti, will perform Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium. (Skylar Etherington photo) Under the direction of Rossana Cauti, assistant professor
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students and faculty will show their handiwork as the community comes together on Saturday, Nov. 8, to help those in need. Bowls like these, created by SIU Carbondale ceramics students, will be available at this year’s Empty Bowls. (Photo provided) Empty Bowls, an event where
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host the second concert this fall in the Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series on Nov. 12 in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda. The namesake of the Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert graces Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda. (Photo by Russell Bailey) The free, public concert begins at
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By David Friess, Illinois State Representative SPRINGFIELD – Veto Session wrapped up Friday at 2:30 am, and unfortunately, it ended much like it began, filled with political rhetoric from entrenched Democrat leadership and very few real solutions for hardworking Illinois families. During the first week, Democrats focused more on partisan House Resolutions than on addressing
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Huge crowds turned out for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s “Saluki Spooktacular” Homecoming 2025 drawn by nostalgia, lovely weather, a fun Halloween vibe and great activities galore, including a big block party, a Mariah the Scientist concert, a huge Carbondale Halloween Homecoming Music Street Festival and much more. (Above) SIU’s
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A special celebration Nov. 5-13 will recognize a significant segment of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale student population – first generation Salukis. About two of every five SIU students are first generation, meaning they are the first in their immediate family to earn a bachelor’s degree, and they will
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet in regular session Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in the city’s municipal building 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Wednesday, November
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