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Illinois gun legislation is one of the strictest in the nation, but what is its impact on crime rates?

Illinois gun legislation is one of the strictest in the nation, but what is its impact on crime rates?

By Jason Flynn and George Wiebe
May 19, 2021
Demand overtakes supply resulting in ammo shortages across the country

Demand overtakes supply resulting in ammo shortages across the country

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2021
Students released early following bomb threat at Marion High School

Students released early following bomb threat at Marion High School

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021
The Anna Veterans' Home is a 50-bed nursing care facility for eligible veterans that opened in 1994 Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Anna, Ill.

Illinois veterans’ homes receive aid to cope with quarantine

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2021
Two members of the Carbondale Interfaith Council make their way toward the Pulaski County Detention Center Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Ullin, Ill. Carrying bags of supplies for detainees, they presented them to the guard, but were rejected and turned away. The facility is an ICE owned detention center. Since COVID-19 hit, the facility itself has had an outbreak resulting in 78 confirmed cases of the virus. The Carbondale Interfaith Council held a prayer vigil outside of the detention center to pray for the detainees, their families, and the workers within the center.

ICE detainee alleges medical neglect at Pulaski County Detention Center

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2021
The Biden administration announces a round of executive actions on gun control

The Biden administration announces a round of executive actions on gun control

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2021
In reaction to proposed federal gun control laws Missouri senator introduces “minutemen” bill

In reaction to proposed federal gun control laws Missouri senator introduces “minutemen” bill

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2021
How are we represented? An understanding of Illinois’ Congressional delegates and their voting records

How are we represented? An understanding of Illinois’ Congressional delegates and their voting records

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2021
Marcella Sevy, a resident of Carbondale and member of the organizing team, stands up with a banner and candle in front of attendees in the Asian Lives Matter event organized by Sunrise Movement Southern Illinois on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Lenus Turley Park in Carbondale Ill. The Sunrise Organization has been organizing many campaigns against violence throughout the country. “The Sunrise Movement is a national organization and we’re one of many hubs. We need to take action proportional to the crisis we face,” Sevy said.

Carbondale community holds vigil for victims of Atlanta shooting

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2021
Photo of Alexander McWilliam, courtesy of the Illinois State Police Investigations.

Death of Mishealia Meredith leads to manhunt for southern Illinois man

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2021
Members of the Saluki Rainbow Network walk around campus Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. The RSO put on the LGBTQ+ Pride Walk to spread love and acceptance across the campus community. (Dillon Gilliland | Daily Egyptian)

The Equality Act passed the House again, but is likely to die in the Senate

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2021
Africana studies professor, Joseph Brown, silently reflects during a vigil remembering victims of the Orlando shooting Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in Grinnell Hall. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

At a crossroads: Addressing racism in the Catholic church

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2021
Illinois State Capital building seen from a rooftop in downtown Springfield, IL on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2020.

The “Equality Act” passes the U.S. House of Representatives

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2021
Jackson County Health Department worker, Frank Saunders, administers the Pfizer-Moderna COVID-19 vaccination to Abigail Moberly, a Carbondale local, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “They said it’s not bad. They said it doesn’t even feel like you get a shot, ya know? That your arm is sore and that’s about it,” Moberly said.

University students discuss their experience in the Moderna vaccine trial

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2021
In this photo from September 2020, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R- Ill., questions witnesses during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing looking into the firing of State Department Inspector General Steven Linick, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Illinois Representative Kinzinger questions the current direction of the GOP

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2021
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)

Illinois Education Association pulls endorsement of Rep. Mike Bost following Jan. 6 Insurrection

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2021
A state capitol police officer stands in front of the boarded up entrance to the Illinois State Capitol building on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 In Springfield, Ill.

Illinois prepares for possible violence leading up to Inauguration, remains calm Saturday

By Keaton Yates and George Wiebe
January 16, 2021
SIU Board of Trustees plan for an uncertain 2021 and grants six honorary degrees

SIU Board of Trustees plan for an uncertain 2021 and grants six honorary degrees

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update in Murphysboro, Ill. Oct. 19. 2020 “If you are getting tired and you’ve let your guard down now is the time to pick it back up again,” Pritzker said. “Things are getting worse, now is the time to wear a mask wherever you go, get your flu shot, forgo unnecessary trips or gatherings and take extra care to stay six feet away from each other especially in public.” Pritzker announced stricter COVID-19 mitigations for region 5 at this update including the temporary closure of indoor dining and a ban on gatherings of 25 or more people.

New round of statewide shutdowns as Illinois COVID-19 cases continue to surge

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020
COVID-19 cases rise over 1100% in Jackson County

COVID-19 cases rise over 1100% in Jackson County

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2020
Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 as he rallies supporters for Hillary Clinton in Orlando, Fla. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Southern Illinois reacts to Biden win

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020
Citizens of Carbondale march in support of social activism a day after the election Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. Several local activist groups attended, including For the People, a communist organization dedicated to helping those in need within local communities through various food and clothing drives.

Southern Illinois activist groups hold post-election protest

By Jamilah Lewis and George Wiebe
November 4, 2020
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin celebrates his defeat of Republican challenger Jim Oberweis at his election night party at the Westin River North in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Associated Press calls Illinois Senate for Dick Durbin

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2020
Polling stations across Illinois continue to keep their doors open for the Presidential Primary Election despite the growing concerns of the spread of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2020 at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL.

Political experts warn of possible violence following the election

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2020
A group of protesters marches towards the Pulaski County Detention Center on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ullin, IL. The facility is operated by ICE. The protest was put on by the Southern Illinois Immigrant Rights Project and Midwest Council for Civil Rights. The goal was to demand health inspections for inmates.

“You are not forgotten-” outcry continues over conditions at Pulaski County Detention Center

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2020
Sen. Richard ÒDickÓ Durbin, responds to a question about the Cairo housing crisis, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, during the Paul Simon InstituteÕs 20th anniversary at the Hiram H. Lesar Law Building auditorium. ÒI went to the Cairo school today and met with the sixth graders and they actually asked [if] this school going to be here next year," Durbin said. "What happens to the students that remain?Ó (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Know the options: 2020 Illinois Senate Election

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2020
Q&A with Illinois 12th District Congressman Mike Bost

Q&A with Illinois 12th District Congressman Mike Bost

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2020
Hailie Sullivan, left, 8, Lauren Ecker, 13, Kaitlyn Sullivan, 10, pose for a photo with a Trump flag during the Trump Train event in Anna, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. "We have a big reason why, Pritzker doesn't want most people to go Trick-O-Treating, he wants all the candy," Hailie said as to why she came out to the event.

Trump train travels through Anna, Ill., draws counter-protesters

By Keaton Yates, Jamilah Lewis, and George Wiebe
October 10, 2020
A group of protesters marches towards the Pulaski County Detention Center on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ullin, IL. The facility is operated by ICE. The protest was put on by the Southern Illinois Immigrant Rights Project and Midwest Council for Civil Rights. The goal was to demand health inspections for inmates.

Protesters gather outside Pulaski County Detention Center after reports of poor living conditions for detainees

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2020

‘All lives can’t matter until Black lives do:’ Racist incident at Vienna high school leads to protest

By Keaton Yates, Jamilah Lewis, and George Wiebe
September 27, 2020
The March on Washington event was organizes by So. ILL. Unity Coalition and three other local organizations. Protesters, lead by Nancy Maxwell, made their way through downtown Carbondale, IL. The March on Washington was a nationwide event to commemorate the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington where he delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech. This event took place on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.

Rally in Vienna: Protesters plan to march in support of BLM after a racist social media incident

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2020
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