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Courtney Alexander

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April Stanley, of Carbondale, helps Associate Professor of Cinema and Photography Antonio Martinez untangle balloon strings Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, during the Southern Illinois Women's March in Carbondale. Stanley said the pair brought balloons to "bring the light of optimism to the march." (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

The Women’s Center hosts march, other events for sexual assault awareness month

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2021
DCFS reports over 1,000 child deaths in Illinois over last decade

DCFS reports over 1,000 child deaths in Illinois over last decade

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2021

Cook County city becomes first in the nation to provide housing reparations for Black residents

By Oreoluwa Ojewuyi and Courtney Alexander
April 7, 2021
A Homeless military veteran, who did not wish to give his name, sits outside of the Carbondale Warming Center Feb. 25, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “Most people here have got some kind of story,” he said. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography

Carbondale city officials discuss plans to assist homeless members of the community

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2021
Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. speaks about Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. speaks about Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Bill

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2021
A memorial garden sits outside of the Warming Center March 4, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. Carmalit Cahill said the garden is being built by the guests of the Center to remember the guests they have lost during their time there. “Our goal is solely them. What can we do? You’re in a bad place in your life, you’re in a bad spot [...] so how can we help you get out of this permanent spot,” Cahill said.

Local organizations provide services for the homeless community

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2021
Counterfeit currency creates complications for local businesses in Carbondale, Jackson County

Counterfeit currency creates complications for local businesses in Carbondale, Jackson County

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021
Charah Mckinzie, top left, the Black Resource Center Coordinator talks about the importance of self-advocacy for Black students at SIU during the Cultivating Self-Advocacy: How to Effectively Communicate your needs as a Black College student event on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 via Zoom.

TRIO student support services hosts self-advocacy event during Black History Month

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2021
Group of African Americans inspecting damage. Photo courtesy of the Sangamon Valley Collection at Lincoln Library.

Historians reflect on the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 during Black History Month

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2021
Carbondale Warming Center offers a place to stay for those who who are in need of overnight accommodations on Monday, Jan 13, 2020 in Carbondale, IL.

Warming center numbers up, temps down

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2021
Photo courtesy of Jann Bennett.

Grandmother of Chance the Rapper reflects on civil rights movement in Chicago

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2021
People wait in lines to buy food and supplies as the hysteria surrounding COVID-19 spreads on Sunday, Mar. 15, 2020 at Meijer in Springfield, IL.

Food deserts impact southern Illinois, including city of Carbondale

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2021
Love is in the air but so is COVID-19: Young adults adjust to dating during the pandemic

Love is in the air but so is COVID-19: Young adults adjust to dating during the pandemic

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Police try to hold back protesters who gather to storm the Capitol and halt a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Tribune News Service)

SIU students and staff react to the events that occurred at the Capitol

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
January 19, 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
Congressman Mike Bost Votes Against the Stimulus Package

Congressman Mike Bost Votes Against the Stimulus Package

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2021
Carbondale Police and Fire responded to the scene on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at the railroad crossing at Route 13 and Main Street in Carbondale. At approximately 6 p.m. Carbondale Police responded to the railroad crossing in connection to an individual being struck by a train.

Carbondale sees increase in tire slashings

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2020
Examining Gun Violence in Chicago and St. Louis 

Examining Gun Violence in Chicago and St. Louis 

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2020
Teens living in transitional housing adjust to COVID-19 pandemic

Teens living in transitional housing adjust to COVID-19 pandemic

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020
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