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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
Peace Coalition protestors stand on the side of the road to speak out against U.S. involvement in the Russia and Ukraine conflict Feb. 5, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill.

Peace Coalition protest United States involvement in the Russian and Ukraine conflict

By Janiyah Gaston, Assistant to Editor
February 10, 2022
A Homeless military veteran, who did not wish to give his name, sits outside of the Carbondale Warming Center Feb. 25, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “Most people here have got some kind of story,” he said. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography

Carbondale city officials discuss plans to assist homeless members of the community

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2021
A memorial garden sits outside of the Warming Center March 4, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. Carmalit Cahill said the garden is being built by the guests of the Center to remember the guests they have lost during their time there. “Our goal is solely them. What can we do? You’re in a bad place in your life, you’re in a bad spot [...] so how can we help you get out of this permanent spot,” Cahill said.

Local organizations provide services for the homeless community

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2021
Photo courtesy of John Flack.

SIU Medicine Chair advocates for inclusive healthcare in the medical field 

By Diksha Mittal, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2021
Counterfeit currency creates complications for local businesses in Carbondale, Jackson County

Counterfeit currency creates complications for local businesses in Carbondale, Jackson County

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021
Group of African Americans inspecting damage. Photo courtesy of the Sangamon Valley Collection at Lincoln Library.

Historians reflect on the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 during Black History Month

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2021
Carbondale Warming Center offers a place to stay for those who who are in need of overnight accommodations on Monday, Jan 13, 2020 in Carbondale, IL.

Warming center numbers up, temps down

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Police try to hold back protesters who gather to storm the Capitol and halt a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Tribune News Service)

Man arrested in Marion for involvement in January 6th insurrection

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
Francisca Lino prays with supporters outside the Adalberto Memorial United Methodist Church, 2716 W. Division St., before heading home to Romeoville on Jan. 23, 2021, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Woman who lived at Chicago church for over 3 years goes home after Biden administration suspends deportations

By Paige Fry, Chicago Tribune, Tribune Content Agency
January 26, 2021
Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. president during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/TNS)

‘Democracy has prevailed’: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris sworn in

By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Police try to hold back protesters who gather to storm the Capitol and halt a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Tribune News Service)

SIU students and staff react to the events that occurred at the Capitol

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2021
Confirmed U.S. cases since March 1.

U.S. soars past 12 million Coronavirus cases

By Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, Tribune Content Agency
November 21, 2020
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