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Jackson County Health Department reports four new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County Health Department reports four new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
February 21, 2021
Pulliam Hall

Daily Egyptian wins 18 awards in Illinois College Press Association annual competition

By Staff Report, News Desk
February 20, 2021
Jackson County reports five new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County reports five new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
February 14, 2021
Jackson County Health Department reports three new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County Health Department reports three new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
February 5, 2021
Jackson County reports 22 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County reports 22 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 31, 2021
Jackson County Health Department reported 22 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County Health Department reported 22 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 29, 2021
11 new cases of COVID-19 in Jackson County

11 new cases of COVID-19 in Jackson County

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 28, 2021
Jackson County reports eight new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County reports eight new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 24, 2021
Jackson County Health Department reports 21 new COVID-19 cases

Jackson County Health Department reports 21 new COVID-19 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 22, 2021
Illinois State Capital building seen from a rooftop in downtown Springfield, IL on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2020.

Illinois Senate President cancels legislative session for next week

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 21, 2021
Jackson County reports 37 new COVID cases Wednesday

Jackson County reports 37 new COVID cases Wednesday

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 20, 2021
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 21 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 21 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 19, 2021
Indoor dining resumes as Region 5 enters Tier 1 mitigations

Indoor dining resumes as Region 5 enters Tier 1 mitigations

By Staff Report
January 16, 2021
Gov. JB Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to help with Inauguration

Gov. JB Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to help with Inauguration

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 12, 2021
Jackson County faces 39 new COVID-19 cases and one death

Jackson County faces 39 new COVID-19 cases and one death

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 8, 2021
SIU announces mandatory testing for students living in campus housing

SIU announces mandatory testing for students living in campus housing

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 6, 2021
Jackson County reports 39 new COVID-19 cases

Jackson County reports 39 new COVID-19 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 5, 2021
Jackson County reports 30 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County reports 30 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 3, 2021
Jackson County Health Department reports 19 new cases of COVID-19, three deaths

Jackson County Health Department reports 19 new cases of COVID-19, three deaths

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 27, 2020
Jackson county reports 26 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson county reports 26 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 24, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 33 cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 33 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 23, 2020
Jackson County reports 12 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County reports 12 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 20, 2020
Jackson county reports over 50 COVID-19 related deaths since pandemic began

Jackson county reports over 50 COVID-19 related deaths since pandemic began

By Staff Report
December 19, 2020
Jackson County Health Department reports 25 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County Health Department reports 25 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 18, 2020
James Thomas Kidd, Associate Professor of Directing/Acting.

SIU mourns loss of theater department professor, James Thomas Kidd

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 33 cases, 1 death

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 33 cases, 1 death

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 16, 2020
Jackson County reports 26 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County reports 26 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 13, 2020
Jackson County Health Department reports 28 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County Health Department reports 28 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 11, 2020
Jackson county reports 58 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths

Jackson county reports 58 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 28 cases, 1 death

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 28 cases, 1 death

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 9, 2020
Jackson County reports 35 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths

Jackson County reports 35 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 6, 2020
IDPH reports 91% of ICU beds occupied, 19 available in region 5

IDPH reports 91% of ICU beds occupied, 19 available in region 5

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 4, 2020
"Covid Testing" signage at a Covid-19 drive-thru test site run by the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, located at the former Regions Bank building, Rt 13 and Poplar Street (500 W. Main Street), Carbondale, IL, Wednesday, July 29 ,2020. Angel Chevrestt // @sobrofotos

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 39 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 2, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 34 new cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 34 new cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 1, 2020
Teen killed by vehicle on U.S. Highway 51

Teen killed by vehicle on U.S. Highway 51

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 30, 2020
Jackson County reports 46 new cases of COVID-19

Jackson County reports 46 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 29, 2020
Jackson County Health Department reports 30 new COVID-19 cases

Jackson County Health Department reports 30 new COVID-19 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 27, 2020
Southern Illinois Saluki number 10 guard, Brittney Patrick, fights to get the ball from Indiana State Sycamores during the Friday night woman’s basketball game at the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended with SIU at 60 and ISU at 42 on February 21, 2020.

Saluki Women’s Basketball player tests positive for COVID-19, team takes pause from next three games

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 27, 2020
"Covid Testing" signage at a Covid-19 drive-thru test site run by the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, located at the former Regions Bank building, Rt 13 and Poplar Street (500 W. Main Street), Carbondale, IL, Wednesday, July 29 ,2020. Angel Chevrestt // @sobrofotos

Jackson County reports 17 new cases of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 26, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 50 new cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 50 new cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 25, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 42 new cases Tuesday

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 42 new cases Tuesday

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 24, 2020
Jackson County reports 19 new cases, one death

Jackson County reports 19 new cases, one death

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 21, 2020
Jackson County Health Department reports second-highest single-day COVID-19 total

Jackson County Health Department reports second-highest single-day COVID-19 total

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 20, 2020
"Covid Testing" signage at a Covid-19 drive-thru test site run by the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, located at the former Regions Bank building, Rt 13 and Poplar Street (500 W. Main Street), Carbondale, IL, Wednesday, July 29 ,2020. Angel Chevrestt // @sobrofotos

One death and 34 new COVID-19 cases in Jackson County

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 42 cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 42 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 19, 2020
An old advertisement banner is converted into a sign to thank heroes for continuing their work during COVID-19 on Apr. 17, 2020 at Lowe's in Springfield, IL

Jackson County reports 20 new cases of COVID-19, Franklin and Williamson counties report 77

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 15, 2020
"Covid Testing" signage at a Covid-19 drive-thru test site run by the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, located at the former Regions Bank building, Rt 13 and Poplar Street (500 W. Main Street), Carbondale, IL, Wednesday, July 29 ,2020. Angel Chevrestt // @sobrofotos

Jackson County reports record 87 new cases of COVID-19, Franklin-Williamson report 110

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 12, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 46 cases, one death

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 46 cases, one death

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 11, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 36 new cases, Franklin and Williamson report 124

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 36 new cases, Franklin and Williamson report 124

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 10, 2020

2020-2021 SIUC/SIU System Salary Database

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 10, 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.

Region 5 to move back to tier 2 restrictions

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 9, 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks while flanked by vice presidential nominee, Sen. Kamala Harris (D- California), at The Queen theater on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden attended internal meetings with staff as votes are still being counted in his tight race against incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump, which remains too close to call.

Biden wins presidency, defeating President Trump

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 7, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 38 cases, Franklin and Williamson report 95

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 38 cases, Franklin and Williamson report 95

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 4, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 19 new cases one death

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 19 new cases one death

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 27, 2020
51 Illinois counties are at a warning level for COVID-19

51 Illinois counties are at a warning level for COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 23, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson county reports six new cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson county reports six new cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 21, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 11 new cases, two more Illinois regions moved to additional mitigations

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 11 new cases, two more Illinois regions moved to additional mitigations

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports one new case, one death in Franklin and Williamson counties

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports one new case, one death in Franklin and Williamson counties

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 16, 2020
SIU offers pass/no pass grading option for fall

SIU offers pass/no pass grading option for fall

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 15, 2020
Jackson County reports 21 new COVID-19 cases one death, is at warning level

Jackson County reports 21 new COVID-19 cases one death, is at warning level

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 13, 2020
Jackson County reports 7 new COVID-19 cases, is at warning level

Jackson County reports 7 new COVID-19 cases, is at warning level

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 11, 2020
Southern Illinois University's Football Team running off the field for half-time during their game against SEMO, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (Allie Tiller | @allietiller_de)

SIU v. SEMO game rescheduled for Oct. 30, athletics releases game day safety protocols and seating information

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 6, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU extends tuition waivers to transfer students

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 6, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County at warning level, reports one case

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County at warning level, reports one case

By Staff Report, News Desk
October 5, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County Health Department reports two new cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County Health Department reports two new cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 29, 2020
Grand jury indicts one former officer with 'wanton endangerment' in Breonna Taylor death

Grand jury indicts one former officer with ‘wanton endangerment’ in Breonna Taylor death

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 23, 2020
Saluki running back Javon Williams Jr. reacts after scoring a touchdown on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 during the Salukis' 35-10 win against the Youngstown State Penguins.

SIU Football to return to the field in October

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 21, 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports eight new cases, Franklin and Williamson report 17 cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports eight new cases, Franklin and Williamson report 17 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 11, 2020
"Covid Testing" signage at a Covid-19 drive-thru test site run by the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, located at the former Regions Bank building, Rt 13 and Poplar Street (500 W. Main Street), Carbondale, IL, Wednesday, July 29 ,2020. Angel Chevrestt // @sobrofotos

Illinois Department of Public Health issues grant for COVID-19 testing to Jackson County Health Department, SIH and SIU

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 10, 2020
SIU reports 57 active COVID-19 cases

SIU reports 57 active COVID-19 cases

By Staff Report
September 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 15 cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 15 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 1, 2020
Pulliam Hall

SIU enrollment numbers show slight decrease in enrollment, increase in retention

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 1, 2020
COVID-19 Update: One death, 19 new cases in Jackson County

COVID-19 Update: One death, 19 new cases in Jackson County

By Staff Report, News Desk
August 26, 2020
COVID-19 Update: SIU reports six active cases

COVID-19 Update: SIU reports six active cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
August 26, 2020
Vehicles line up at a Covid-19 drive-thru test site run by the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, located at the former Regions Bank building, Rt 13 and Poplar Street (500 W. Main Street), Carbondale, IL, Wednesday, July 29 ,2020. Angel Chevrestt // @sobrofotos

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 13 cases, 52 cases in Franklin and Williamson counties

By Staff Report, News Desk
August 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 14 new cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 14 new cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
August 17, 2020
Faith Mooney checks in Jack Gomoll, a freshman at SIU, to his dorm room on August 13, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL. Ana Jacome // @aluizaphotography

SIU to distribute masks for students at Mask and Meet event

By Staff Report, News Desk
August 13, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County sees 13 new cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County sees 13 new cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
July 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County releases public health alert for young adults as case count reaches new high

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County releases public health alert for young adults as case count reaches new high

By Staff Report, News Desk
July 26, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 22 new cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 22 new cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
July 23, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Two more Carbondale restaurants closing, three new Jackson County COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Update: Two more Carbondale restaurants closing, three new Jackson County COVID-19 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
July 22, 2020
Jackson County reports highest single day case number, 23 new COVID cases

Jackson County reports highest single day case number, 23 new COVID cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
July 21, 2020
SIU creates adapted Fall 2020 plan in the wake of COVID-19

SIU creates adapted Fall 2020 plan in the wake of COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
June 30, 2020
Carbondale’s 2020 sunset concert series cancelled

Carbondale’s 2020 sunset concert series cancelled

By Staff Report, News Desk
April 28, 2020
Neely Hall on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU to provide reimbursement, credit to students for room and board amid COVID-19

By Staff Report, News Desk
April 9, 2020
SIU offers assistance to small businesses suffering from pandemic

SIU offers assistance to small businesses suffering from pandemic

By Staff Report, News Desk
April 7, 2020
COVID-19 cases total 7 in Jackson County

COVID-19 cases total 7 in Jackson County

By Staff Report, News Desk
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 cases in Jackson County now at 4

COVID-19 cases in Jackson County now at 4

By Staff Report, News Desk
March 30, 2020
Marie-Esperanoce Namage Baseleba waves the Democratic Republic of Congo's flag to her family on Saturday, May 11, 2019 during the 2019 commencement inside the SIU Arena. Baseleba, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, received her degree in Computer Engineering.

SIU will not hold commencement in May, looking at alternate formats

By Staff Report, News Desk
March 19, 2020
SIU offering counseling services to students amid COVID-19 outbreak

SIU offering counseling services to students amid COVID-19 outbreak

By Staff Report, News Desk
March 16, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU extending break, arranging for online and alternate format classes due to coronavirus

By Staff Report, News Desk
March 11, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity suspended at SIU

By Staff Report, News Desk
March 6, 2020
Ayden N. Van Hook, age 17

Carbondale Police search for missing juvenile

By Staff Report, News Desk
February 26, 2020
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Daily Egyptian wins 22 Illinois College Press Association awards for second consecutive year

By Staff Report, News Desk
February 22, 2020
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU reports highest fall to spring freshman retention numbers in 10 years, sees increase in applications

By Staff Report, News Desk
February 3, 2020
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker holds a press conference at the SIU communications building in Carbondale on Tuesday, January 21. Pritzker spoke about plans for the new communications building, as well as his Rebuild Illinois plan.

Skip school, go vote: Pritzker signs bill excusing students from school for elections

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 23, 2020
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU continues reorganization, launches five new schools

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 13, 2020
Neely Hall on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

University housing to open dorms a day early

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 9, 2020
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU to end SAT, ACT score requirements for admission

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 13, 2019
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