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The Springfield Park District in Springfield, IL has decided to rename Douglas Park due to the name being associated to the late Sen. Stephen Douglas. Stephen Douglas became a senator in the late 1840's, where he remained until his death in 1861 . Monuments and other properties that share his name and/or likeness in Illinois have been under review because of Douglas' connections and profiting off of slavery. The Springfield Park District voted 7-0 in favor of the change on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. In the past month, officials at the Illinois State Capitol building, have also decided to take down the Stephen Douglas statue that currently resides on the east side of the building on the capital grounds. The removal process of the statue is already underway, but the renaming of the park is to be determined. This photo was taken on Sunday, Apr. 5, 2020 in Springfield, IL.

Photo of the Day: Douglas Park to be renamed

September 18, 2020

SIU athletic department adjusts budget amid fall revenue losses

SIU athletic department adjusts budget amid fall revenue losses

September 13, 2020

Barron Archey pulls the rope to the pulley to see how much weight could be pulled with Stephen Blakely's proposed Egyptian pulley system. Steve Berkley displayed the pulley system that he thinks the ancient Egyptians used to build the pyramids. Stephen said his goal was,

Southern Illinois man tests pyramid creation theory

September 8, 2020

Sunflowers placed at the base of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue on Sunday in downtown Springfield, IL, just two days after, the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington, where he delivered his famous

Photo of the Day: Remembering the March on Washington

September 1, 2020

Sophomore guard Aaron Cook goes for a slam dunk Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, during the Salukis' 69-64 win against the University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Looking ahead: Saluki MBB continues to prepare for upcoming season

August 31, 2020

A fleet of bright yellow school buses sits in a field as schools across the country have opted for remote learning instead of the in-person classes due to COVID-19. Carbondale High School decided to start their 2020-2021 school year via remote learning last week. This photo was taken on Aug. 24, 2020 in Carbondale, IL.

Photo of the Day: A Year Without School Buses

August 29, 2020

While wearing his DIY Shrinky Dink earrings he made that night, Chancellor Davis, 15, traces a
photo of Kaonashi also known as “No Face” from the animated film “Spirited Away” during Teen
Craft Night at the Marion Carnegie Library. “I definitely think it is a positive outlet for the kids to
come in here and have a little bit more of a normal environment. We don’t talk about COVID and
the world, we just have fun. They get to have a creative outlet and enjoy just being around other
teens.” Coordinator of Young Adult Services, Mandee Villa said on Aug. 26, 2020. The library
will be holding craft nights for teenagers ages 12 to 19 every Wednesday with social distancing
guidelines in place.

Photo of the Day: Teen Craft Night at the Marion Carnegie Library

August 27, 2020

Bilal Houmadi is cooking up hotdogs, italian beef, steak burgers and more food truck style meals over on East Grand Avenue right here in Carbondale! Bilal operates his food truck with
his family in addition to pursuing his own artistic endeavors which can be found on Instagram
@bilalthecreator
Aug. 26, 2020.

Photo of the Day: Food Trucks and Art

August 26, 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.

MVC postpones fall sports indefinitely; Saluki football competitions for fall cancelled

August 14, 2020

Southern Illinois University Saluki freshman running back, Romeir Elliot, runs for a touchdown on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, during the Salukis' 37-14 win against the Missouri State Bears in Carbondale.

Missouri Valley Football Conference votes to push season to spring

August 8, 2020

Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

MVC delays start of fall sports

July 27, 2020

Junior wide receiver Jimmy Jones (20) waves the American flag Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, as the Salukis rush into the stadium Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 during the Salukis' match up against University of Northern Iowa Panthers. The Salukis fell to the Panthers , 24 - 17. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

The show must go on: Fall sports to return but with restrictions

July 27, 2020

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