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Danny Connolly

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Governor JB Pritzker speaks to community members on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 inside Paul Simon Public Policy Institute during a meet and greet with legislatures.

SIU and government: A history of SIU’s relationship with state and national legislature

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2021
SIU alerted after Carbondale Police respond to shots fired near campus

SIU alerted after Carbondale Police respond to shots fired near campus

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2021
SIU offers Pass/No Pass options for students

SIU offers Pass/No Pass options for students

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2021
Daily Egyptian file photo

Opinion: The bad blood between LGBTQ men and discriminatory donation bans

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2021
Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton listen as Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks about making changes in the state on Monday Jan. 12, 2015 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Ill.

Longest serving speaker of the house Michael Madigan resigns his state representative seat

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2021
Cassandra Jett clears snow and ice off of her car Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU announces administrative closure for Feb. 16th, Jackson County postpones on-campus vaccinations

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2021
Jordan Greer, a student at SIU, walks to Trueblood Dining Hall, despite the chilly winter weather in Carbondale, Ill. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, She is currently a freshman with a major in Pre-Med and a minor in Art. “I think that it’s really cool that it’s snowing,” Greer says, “But I'm ready for this weather to go away quickly.” According to an SIU Inclement Weather alert, classes beginning at or after 5 p.m. on Feb. 10 could be held virtually at the discretion of the professor. Notices of class format changes for Feb. 10 will be sent out by faculty members. The release also said that in-person services provided by Morris Library, the Student Recreation Center and the Student Center will end at 5 p.m. and that the Saluki Express will stop running at 5:30 pm. More more information, please visit siu.edu.

SIU announces administrative closure for Feb. 11th

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2021
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU releases spring 2021 enrollment numbers, sees 3.7% decrease in attendance

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
February 4, 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.

Who is Mathew Capsel? A look at an Illinois resident charged for his involvement in the Jan 6.

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
February 4, 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)

Man arrested in Marion for involvement in January 6th insurrection

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
SIU to require testing for students in on-campus housing next semester

SIU to require testing for students in on-campus housing next semester

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020
President Donald J. Trump addresses the crowd during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Will the race change? A breakdown of post-election concepts and their effects

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020
Sketch of the proposed Walker's Bluff Casino and Resort.

Walker’s Bluff Casino License Approval Stalled for 6 Months

By Danny Connolly, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Backpacks For Success helps southern Illinois children by providing school supplies

Backpacks For Success helps southern Illinois children by providing school supplies

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020
Redistricting will likely cost Illinois a congressional district

Redistricting will likely cost Illinois a congressional district

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Region 5 of Illinois climbs to 8 percent positivity rate

COVID-19 Update: Region 5 of Illinois climbs to 8 percent positivity rate

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2020
Rep. Mike Bost tests positive for COVID-19

Rep. Mike Bost tests positive for COVID-19

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2020
Wall and Grand Apartments on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. The modern apartment buildings were built under Chancellor Rita Cheng during a $500 million program to address campus infrastructure needs, including housing, deferred maintenance, new facilities and information technology.

SIU Housing relocates resident assistants, makes University Hall overflow isolation unit

By Keaton Yates and Danny Connolly
October 6, 2020
'Take 10 to Count 618:’ Gov. Pritzker pushes southern Illinoisans to complete census

‘Take 10 to Count 618:’ Gov. Pritzker pushes southern Illinoisans to complete census

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020
BOT meeting via Zoom, Sept. 17 2020

SIUC releases its Underrepresented Groups Report

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2020
BOT meeting via Zoom, Sept. 17 2020

SIU Board of Trustees approves tuition waivers for low-income students

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2020
SIU considers temperature checks in the classroom to be a possible liability

SIU considers temperature checks in the classroom to be a possible liability

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
SIU reverses decision, decides to inform public of cases 

SIU reverses decision, decides to inform public of cases 

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2020
Attendees take a knee, a sign of peaceful protest popularized by former 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, Tuesday June 2. 2020 in Park Ridge Ill.

Gallery: A call to Peaceful Prayer

By Danny Connolly, Contributing Photographer
June 2, 2020
“Understanding Our New World” Paul Simon Public Policy Institute hosts discussion with Pulitzer Prize winning historian

“Understanding Our New World” Paul Simon Public Policy Institute hosts discussion with Pulitzer Prize winning historian

By Danny Connolly, Guest Writer
April 30, 2020
Flier for NAACP COVID-19 town hall held on April 25, 2020.

“Our health is our wealth” Illinois NAACP hosts virtual town hall on COVID-19 in the African American community

By Danny Connolly, Contributing Writer
April 25, 2020
Easter decorations are set up on a front yard on Monroe Street in Niles, Illinois on Sunday, April 12. The Facebook group “Emerson Place Neighbors” requested families in the neighborhood to put up an Easter display so area children can have an egg hunt that follows social distancing guidelines.

Photo of the Day: “Happy Quarantine Easter!”

By Danny Connolly, Guest Contributor
April 12, 2020
The playground equipment at Ni-Ridge Park in Park Ridge, Illinois is wrapped in caution tape to discourage children from playing. Illinois Executive Order 2020-10 closed all public playgrounds in the state to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Gallery: Playground closures and community support

By Danny Connolly, Guest Contributer
April 1, 2020
Ten tips for online learning

Ten tips for online learning

By Danny Connolly, Guest Writer
March 23, 2020
Customers at Binny’s Beverage Depot practice social distancing while waiting to enter the store on March 20 in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The CDC recommends staying at least 6 feet away from other people in public places.

Gallery: Stock up for sheltering

By Danny Connolly, Guest Contributor
March 20, 2020
SIU's coronavirus response: The DE answers your questions

SIU’s coronavirus response: The DE answers your questions

By Danny Connolly, Guest Writer
March 14, 2020
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