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Elana Floyd-Kennett, of Carbondale, marches on Jan. 19, 2019, during the Womens United March, outside the Carbondale Civic Center. We have to speak out, Floyd-Kennett said. Floyd-Kennet said she wants to support safety and equality for women and the LGBTQ community.

‘United We March’ rally brings out nearly 150 despite snow, rain

January 19, 2019
Image courtesy of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers builds in Carbondale, expected to open March 2019

December 14, 2018
Nathan Colombo announces his candidacy for mayor, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at Carbondale City Hall.

Nathan Colombo, a board director of the Varsity Center, announces his run for Mayor of Carbondale

November 28, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

New Student Programs director Cordy Love resigns, two senior staff accept pay raise in other departments

November 25, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

With over 40 interim positions in administration, SIUC still can’t hire from outside the university to fill them

November 8, 2018
Mike Bost, Illinois’s 12th congressional district representitive, smiles among constituents, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Bost met with his consituents at the Murphysboro Elk Lodge. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Bost wins against Democratic challenger Kelly

November 6, 2018
President Donald J. Trump addresses the crowd during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

President Trump addresses Pittsburgh synagogue attack, endorses Bost at rally

October 27, 2018
Mike Bost, republican representitive of Illinois 12th district, looks to the crowd during the 12th Congressional District Debate, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Studio A inside the Communications Building. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDe)

WSIU hosts 12th district congressional representative debate, candidates discuss government control, women’s rights, marijuana legalization

October 24, 2018
Campaign signs are posted along Route 13 in Carbondale as Illinois’ Election Day grows nearer, on Oct. 17, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Illinois congressional representative Mike Bost opens second campaign office in Carbondale

October 23, 2018
The SIU Student Health Center, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 in Carbondale, IL. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

FDA extends age threshold for HPV vaccine, students can get vaccinated at Student Health Services

October 10, 2018
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Patrick Windhorst running for Illinois state representative, seeks to address residents leaving state

October 4, 2018
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Democratic Illinois state representative Natalie Phelps Finnie seeks re-election and to address judicial system loopholes

October 4, 2018
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Carbondale city council announces petition packets for 2019 mayoral election, city council positions

October 4, 2018
“My family is just staying prayed up,” North Carolina resident talks about current conditions before Hurricane hits

“My family is just staying prayed up,” North Carolina resident talks about current conditions before Hurricane hits

September 15, 2018
The Pulliam Hall clocktower strikes 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

The U.S. World Report ranks SIU’s Carbondale campus at 226th in national universities

September 12, 2018
Governor Bruce Rauner speaks out during a press conference for an announcement of a donation from AptarGroup and Adapt Pharma, Thursday, Feb. 8,2018. The donation will go to help prevent opioid deaths. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune)

How local programs are affected by Rauner’s recently signed mental health bill

September 12, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission delays discussion of contamination on proposed solar farm site to Oct. 3

September 10, 2018
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Carbondale community members voice concern over proposed solar farm

September 9, 2018
Kayla Womack of Cape Girardeu Mo. talks to Molly Higginson, a first year medical student at SIU, as she donates blood, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at the Red Cross Blood Drive at the SIU Student Recreation Center. (Nick Knappenburger | @DeKnappenburger)

Red Cross hopes to remove stigma around donating blood

August 31, 2018
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