9+ hour, 11+ min ago  (295+ words) A decision to help with led to the discovery of the Jackson County Poor Farm Cemetery. Poor farms were created by local governments to help residents in need. The Jackson County Poor Farm closed sometime in the 1940's. After purchasing the…...

15+ hour, 42+ min ago  (139+ words) The City of Carbondale is inviting the public to a family-friendly event celebrating the life and legacy of Negro Leagues baseball legend John "Buck" O'Neil. "Game Changers: Beyond the Diamond" will take place Saturday, June 27, from 11: 30 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m. at Oasis Thrill…...

15+ hour, 42+ min ago  (197+ words) WSIU NEWS - On Air Now Playing WSIU 91. 9 FM | HD1-News & Classical Illinois Conservation Foundation Awards Scholarships to Future Conservation Leaders The Illinois Conservation Foundation has awarded five students the 2026 Brent Manning Memorial Scholarship, recognizing outstanding Illinois high school seniors pursuing careers…...

16+ hour, 8+ min ago  (138+ words) A southern Illinois business leader is among those being inducted into the 2026 Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame. The Illinois Manufacturers' Association announced that Don Welge, longtime leader of Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation in Chester, will be honored during a ceremony June…...

16+ hour, 16+ min ago  (151+ words) Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is joining two Democratic colleagues in seeking answers from President Donald Trump about the future of Social Security. Duckworth, along with Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, sent a letter to the…...

16+ hour, 19+ min ago  (151+ words) Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is joining two Democratic colleagues in seeking answers from President Donald Trump about the future of Social Security. Duckworth, along with Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, sent a letter to the…...

16+ hour, 19+ min ago  (123+ words) A new study finds air travel to Illinois rises significantly during the Fourth of July holiday period. Researchers with Luxury Link analyzed federal airline data from 2023 through 2025 and found arriving flights to Illinois increase nearly 18 percent during the week surrounding…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (138+ words) June is National Homeownership Month, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority is encouraging residents to explore programs designed to make buying a home more affordable. The agency says it has helped more than 3, 100 Illinois residents become homeowners this year through…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (171+ words) Illinois has awarded new Medicaid managed care contracts that state officials say will improve healthcare services for millions of residents. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced six organizations have been selected to provide Health Choice Illinois managed…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (187+ words) WSIU NEWS - On Air Now Playing WSIU 91. 9 FM | HD1-News & Classical Illinois State Police Marks 40 Years of National Law Enforcement Accreditation The Illinois State Police is marking 40 years as an accredited law enforcement agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law…...