SIU launches center to preserve Southern Illinois’ Black history By Yahri Edmond, Staff Reporter July 22, 2026
Trump budget proposal could threaten airline service at downstate airports By Ben Szalinski, CNI July 22, 2026
Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning By Ben Szalinski, CNI July 15, 2026
IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husband By Molly Parker, CNI July 15, 2026
Flash flooding shuts down Carbondale streets Thursday and Friday, keeps Booby’s patrons indoors By Morrigan Carey, Staff Reporter July 12, 2026
Pedestrian dead after being struck by Amtrak train north of Carbondale By Brayden Guy, Staff Reporter July 10, 2026
More southern Illinois counties become news deserts as local newspapers close By Morrigan Carey, Staff Reporter July 8, 2026
Illinois is experiencing more tornadoes — but receiving less federal disaster aid By Jenna Schweikert and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), CNI July 1, 2026
Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’ By Casey Toner and Maggie Dougherty, CNI July 1, 2026
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including Cook By Brenden Moore, CNI July 1, 2026
