Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Woodlawn and Hamilton County schools submit COVID safety plans to avoid loss of state funding and accreditation

Woodlawn and Hamilton County schools submit COVID safety plans to avoid loss of state funding and accreditation

By William Box, Staff Reporter
September 12, 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.

Pritzker announces new vaccine availability and advancements in Restore Illinois plan

By Diksha Mittal, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2021
Two SIU students, Marc Avery and Austin Kinsler, have a snowball fight Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

Pritzker issues disaster proclamation, addresses potential power outages

By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
February 16, 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
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
Illinois State Capital building seen from a rooftop in downtown Springfield, IL on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2020.

Springfield Capitol boards up, police take extra precautions in case of riots

By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2021
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

Income tax amendment to be on ballot for Illinoisans in November.

By Ryan Scott, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2020
The Pulliam Hall clocktower strikes 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker implements restrictions on recreational sports

By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
July 29, 2020
Protesters display signs at the Operation Gridlock protest in downtown Springfield, IL on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2020.

Gallery: Operation Gridlock strikes again, demands reopening of Illinois

By Jared Treece
April 26, 2020
Orphans of the American Dream hosted the Reopen Illinois Rally in downtown Springfield where protesters displayed flags and signs supporting their disapproval towards the shelter-in-place order on April 25, 2020 at the Illinois State Capital Building.

Gallery: Reopen Illinois Rally

By Jared Treece, Staff Photographer
April 25, 2020
Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear homemade medical masks, bandanas, or some other improvised facial covering to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

April 21 COVID-19 Update: New SNAP benefit extension and student loan relief

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
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