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Congressman Mike Bost speaks in front of visitors to the Welcome Southern Illinois Reception, while Trump’s Rally at Capital One Arena plays on the television Jan. 19, 2025 at the Cannon House in Washington D.C.
Southern Illinois goes east: Rep. Bost hosts inauguration reception in capital city
By Carly Gist, News Editor • January 20, 2025
Ryan Livingston: A robbery gone wrong still unsolved 18 years later
Ryan Livingston: A robbery gone wrong still unsolved 18 years later
By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
A fallen tree lies in the Trapani’s front lawn Jan. 6 2025 in Herrin, Illinois. The tree fell down during the winter storm that passed through southern Illinois over the weekend. While the city moved the tree from the road, the Trapani family will still have to deal with the tree. “We’re going to have a guy come and cut it and take it away,” Peggy Trapani said.
Winter storm leaves mark in Herrin
By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor
Sports
Photo courtesy of Saluki Athletics.
Salukis fall to Evansville despite Uchenna’s double-double
By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter
Kennard Davis Jr. crosses up Leon Bond III during a matchup with the University of Northern Iowa on Jan. 18, 2025 in the Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL.
Davis drops 24, pushes Salukis to third straight win
By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
Photo courtesy of Saluki Athletics.
Salukis rally to end seven game losing streak
By Joslyn Cole, Sports Reporter
Photo courtesy of Saluki Athletics.
Salukis beat Bears behind balanced scoring effort
By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter
In Depth
"Gun violence has impacted the rest of my life and all my family. The death of my daughter is still something that does not seem real but affects me every minute," Boyd writes.
Wyatt Gerard, 23, looks out the window of the combine as he harvests a field of rice on his fathers farm Sept. 9, 2024 in McClure, Illinois. Wyatt is son to Blake Gerard, a fourth-generation rice farmer in the southernmost Illinois.
Darlene Blumenstock walks along the sidewalk outside of CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health Nov. 13, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois. Blumenstock said she was praying for a driver that had yet to exit their car in the parking lot.
Domarion Nunez and Kevin Robinson walk towards town April 26, 2024 in Cairo, Illinois. Kids who grow up in communities that suffer from limited resources will also grow up in communities that have higher crime rates, making it pivotal for children to have outlets - like basketball. The town faces many obstacles including population decline, housing disparity, poverty and lack of government funding.
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Congressman Mike Bost speaks in front of visitors to the Welcome Southern Illinois Reception, while Trump’s Rally at Capital One Arena plays on the television Jan. 19, 2025 at the Cannon House in Washington D.C.
Southern Illinois goes east: Rep. Bost hosts inauguration reception in capital city
By Carly Gist, News Editor • January 20, 2025
Ryan Livingston: A robbery gone wrong still unsolved 18 years later
Ryan Livingston: A robbery gone wrong still unsolved 18 years later
January 16, 2025
A fallen tree lies in the Trapani’s front lawn Jan. 6 2025 in Herrin, Illinois. The tree fell down during the winter storm that passed through southern Illinois over the weekend. While the city moved the tree from the road, the Trapani family will still have to deal with the tree. “We’re going to have a guy come and cut it and take it away,” Peggy Trapani said.
Winter storm leaves mark in Herrin
January 16, 2025
Feed My Sheep guests and volunteers alike say that in addition to policy changes and rising hunger, the community must face the effects of harmful stereotypes. Diana Doroubi, a church employee who does custodial work for the kitchen, says the people who come through their doors often encounter misconceptions spread by "people inciting fear, talking about things they have no idea about." She feels that the unhoused population in Carbondale is misrepresented, likely due to a lack of understanding which causes people to jump to conclusions. Whether at Sunday Service or a weekday meal, Bethel aims to combat this type of thinking. A message board in front of the building proudly reads "Choose love over judgement."
Feed My Sheep aids in food insecurity
January 16, 2025
Election 2024
Atir Sveska of Greenville, South Carolina wears a hand-painted red white and blue cowboy hat along with a poncho in the cold, winter weather on the eve of the inauguration Jan. 19, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. Sveska drove nearly eight hours and arrived in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 18 to show support of President-elect Donald Trump. “I love Donald Trump, I love what he’s done for our country,” she said. “I love America first policies and taking care of our own people before we take care of others.”
Gallery: Trump supporters celebrate amid weather woes
By Lylee Gibbs, Dominique Martinez-Powell, and Enan Chediak • January 19, 2025
Circuit clerk Christian Hale (center) places his hand on his grandmother’s Bible, held by his wife Marsha Cascio-Hale (right) while being sworn into office by presiding judge Christy Solverson (left) Nov. 27, 2024 at the Jackson County Courthouse in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Taking the reins: three new faces sworn into Jackson County Offices
November 27, 2024
States attorney candidate Marsha Cascio-Hale sits at her desk Oct. 4, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Emily Brinkman | @erb_photo_
Cascio-Hale prevails: Cervantez booted out of office as final results for States Attorney tallied
November 21, 2024
Election delays fuel ongoing push for Jackson County voting accessibility
Election delays fuel ongoing push for Jackson County voting accessibility
November 19, 2024
NATIONAL
Trump supporters wait in frigid weather and move through the line to enter Capital One Arena where a live stream of the swearing-in ceremony was shown Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Trump supporters endure cold weather conditions: thousands turned away from arena
By Enan Chediak and Lylee Gibbs • January 20, 2025
Congressman Mike Bost speaks in front of visitors to the Welcome Southern Illinois Reception, while Trump’s Rally at Capital One Arena plays on the television Jan. 19, 2025 at the Cannon House in Washington D.C.
Southern Illinois goes east: Rep. Bost hosts inauguration reception in capital city
January 20, 2025
Atir Sveska of Greenville, South Carolina wears a hand-painted red white and blue cowboy hat along with a poncho in the cold, winter weather on the eve of the inauguration Jan. 19, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. Sveska drove nearly eight hours and arrived in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 18 to show support of President-elect Donald Trump. “I love Donald Trump, I love what he’s done for our country,” she said. “I love America first policies and taking care of our own people before we take care of others.”
Gallery: Trump supporters celebrate amid weather woes
January 19, 2025
Darlene Blumenstock walks along the sidewalk outside of CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health Nov. 13, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois. Blumenstock said she was praying for a driver that had yet to exit their car in the parking lot.
Anti-abortion activists want to take Carbondale to the Supreme Court. Here’s what we know so far
November 13, 2024