Skip school, go vote: Pritzker signs bill excusing students from school for elections
By Staff Report, News Desk
January 23, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Wednesday that would allow students to leave school for up to two hours to vote in any Illinois election without being marked absent by their teachers.
Legalized weed for the Illinoisan
By Juniper Oxford, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2020
Recreational cannabis is legal now in the state of Illinois, as of January 1, 2020. So, how legal is it and what does “legal recreational cannabis” mean?
Nipping it in the bud; SIU does not plan to change policies regarding Marijuana use
By Juniper Oxford, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019
Marijuana use will be legalized on Jan. 1, 2020 in Illinois, however SIU doesn’t plan on changing its policy regarding the drug.
Illinois looks to ban flavored tobacco
By Nehemiah Abla, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2019
House Bill 3883, if passed, would ban the sale of flavors like chocolate, mint, honey and others.
Settlement against drug companies benefits the state at over $240 million
By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2019
After more than a decade, a lawsuit regarding the overpricing of prescription drugs in Illinois was settled Monday.
Former US congressman who presided over Clinton impeachment speaks at SIU
By Juniper Oxford, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2019
Former U.S. congressman who presided over Clinton impeachment spoke at SIU and discussed Trump inquiry.
MEA announces statewide #RedforEd Day in support of Murphysboro teachers
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019
The Murphysboro community and 135,000 Illinois Education Association members have announced a statewide #RedforEd Day as a way to show support for Murphysboro teachers.
Illinois representative proposes bill to allow student athlete compensation
By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
October 3, 2019
“This measure is about equity and fairness to our college athletes, who have essentially been used to generate massive profits for their schools, without receiving a dollar in return,” Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch said.
SIU alumnus announces campaign for District 115 representative
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
October 2, 2019
SIU alumni announces his running for State Rep. in the 115th District on Oct. 2, 2019.
Carbondale District 95 and Murphysboro prepare to strike as negotiations fail
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2019
Members of the CEA District 95 could go on strike on Oct. 4 amid failed attempts to negotiate with the school board.
CEA files intent to strike
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
The Carbondale Education Association filed an intent to strike notice with the Illinois Education Labor Relations Board today, according to a release by the Illinois Education Association.
Raymond Lenzi to run against Mike Bost for 12th district congressman
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2019
Democrat Raymond Lenzi, former SIU associate chancellor and CEO of SIU Research Park, is running for congressman of the 12th district of Illinois. The announcement was given on Sept. 19 at Carbondale City Hall in front of his supporters.
