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Jackson County reports 18 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County reports 18 new cases of COVID-19

By News Desk, Staff Report
January 17, 2021

A state capitol police officer stands in front of the boarded up entrance to the Illinois State Capitol building on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 In Springfield, Ill.

Illinois prepares for possible violence leading up to Inauguration, remains calm Saturday

By Keaton Yates and George Wiebe
January 16, 2021

Tire slashing suspect arrested after months-long pursuit

Tire slashing suspect arrested after months-long pursuit

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2021

Saluki quarterback Karé Lyles hands off the ball to D.J. Davis on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 during the Salukis' 35-10 win against the Youngstown State Penguins.

Saluki Athletics opening football up to fans

By Ryan Warfel, Sports Reporter
January 15, 2021

Illinois State Capital building seen from a rooftop in downtown Springfield, IL on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2020.

Springfield Capitol boards up, police take extra precautions in case of riots

By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2021

Jackson County reports 38 new COVID cases Thursday

Jackson County reports 38 new COVID cases Thursday

By News Desk, Staff Reports
January 14, 2021

President Donald J. Trump addresses the crowd during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Illinois congressman one of just 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump a second time

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2021

Anthony Avanzo dunks a shot during the SIU vs. North Dakota game Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale Ill. SIU won with a final score of 62 to 50.

Salukis hit three-game losing streak after 7-0 season start

By Janae Mosby, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2021

Gov. JB Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to help with Inauguration

Gov. JB Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to help with Inauguration

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 12, 2021

Springfield prepares for possibility of armed riots on inauguration day

Springfield prepares for possibility of armed riots on inauguration day

By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2021

Local organizations to host Martin Luther King Love Train

Local organizations to host Martin Luther King Love Train

By Oreoluwa Ojewuyi, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021

Jackson County reports 23 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County reports 23 new cases of COVID-19

By News Desk, Staff Report
January 11, 2021

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