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SIU-C celebrates the 50th anniversary of the School of Social Work

SIU-C celebrates the 50th anniversary of the School of Social Work

By William Box, Staff Writer
October 23, 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
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
Veterans stand as the Banterra Center erupts in cheers during the ceremony of the mobilization of the members of the Illinois National Guard 2nd Battalion 130th Infantry Regiment on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 in the Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL.

Semester in Photos: Spring 2020

May 11, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Illinois reports the largest number of deaths in one day

COVID-19 Update: Illinois reports the largest number of deaths in one day

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker takes questions from the media on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at the School of Mass Communication and Media Arts at SIU.

COVID-19 Update: 4/1- Pritzker announces Arts for Illinois Relief Fund to help artists and creatives during COVID-19

By Jacob Lorenz and Bethany Rentfro
March 31, 2020
List: Local restaurants open for curbside, carry out, delivery and drive thru

List: Local restaurants open for curbside, carry out, delivery and drive thru

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s announces of the launch of a new Department of Children and Family Services training center at SIU on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the Student Services building at SIU.

Southern Illinois to get lab to test for coronavirus

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2020
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.

Governor Pritzker expands gender options on IL licenses and IDs, adds non-binary option

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
August 25, 2019
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks with the Daily Egyptian Editorial Board on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 inside the Communications building.

‘Bank On,’ Quarters Boyle and the transparency revolution: A Q&A with Comptroller Susana Mendoza

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
August 24, 2019
Former SIU President, Glenn Poshard, addresses issues concerning higher education on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Summit to Rebuild and Revive Illinois.

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute hosts summit to revitalize Illinois

By Emily Cooper and Jacob Lorenz
April 4, 2019
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Chicago Tribune file photo)

Bill to reopen Tamms Correctional Facility passes Illinois House, moves to Senate

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
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