The ballroom of SIU’s student center became the setting of the Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday morning, March 18. After over a year of preparation, Simmons Law School hosted the Supreme Court of Illinois’...

Game 1: Sykes saves the Salukis, SIU chops down the Trees 86-85 Saluki fans’ hearts surely sank with the clock running down and a seemingly out-of-control shot from Jarrett Hensley on the way.  They...

Elections play an important role in community governance, influencing how local government officials address public needs. In recent years, there has been a rise in uncontested races particularly at the...

A century after the deadliest tornado in U.S. history tore through southern Illinois, the community of Murphysboro gathered to honor the lives lost and reflect on the devastation that reshaped the region.    On...

A sweep was just what the doctor ordered for Saluki softball to open Missouri Valley Conference play.   The Dawgs hosted the Illinois State Redbirds and emerged victorious with scores of 1-0,...

An early spring storm swept through the southern Illinois area late in the evening on Friday, March 14, carrying over into the early hours of Saturday. The storm brought a mix of severe thunderstorms,...

Connection weaved through the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and into the lives of several southern Illinoisans as a local nonprofit sparked conversation and healing on the Civil Rights Movement through...

An updated statement on March 17 from Southern Illinois University has confirmed that SIU School of Medicine Professor Kyle Miller is no longer employed by the university after a social media account –...

After a rough regular season where they finished with a record of 4-25, Saluki Women’s Basketball looked to give a strong showing in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.    Coming in...

The sound of Congressman Mike Bost’s voice from a smartphone raised into the air was mixed with the sound of the chants of protestors and of passing cars.    The sun was setting, and warm...

Jackie Lis broke yet another record and continued to forge her legacy as one of the greatest softball players in SIU history when the Dawgs hosted the Saluki Invitational on March 8-9.    Lis...