Illinois college adds major in brewing amid craft beer boom
CARBONDALE, Illinois - An Illinois university has a new accredited degree in fermentation science to train future brewers, distillers and vintners.
View ArticleSouthern Illinois University leader condemns racist video
CARBONDALE, Illinois - Racial tension on the Southern Illinois University in Carbondale campus is high after a series of recent incidents that include an anonymous video posted on YouTube that called...
View ArticleFlooding leaves behind sand, debris in Illinois county
MILLER CITY, Illinois - Early-winter flooding that affected several Illinois counties has left behind a scarred landscape in Alexander County in southern Illinois.
View ArticleProtests target racism, debt at Southern Illinois University
CARBONDALE, Illinois - Several hundred Southern Illinois University protesters have rallied against student debt and racism following recent incidents including an anonymous video calling for violence...
View ArticleSIU offers plan to boost campus diversity after protests
CARBONDALE, Illinois - Southern Illinois University has responded to student protests against racism with a plan to boost campus diversity.
View ArticleWithout budget, fair officials get 'creative' with payments
DU QUOIN, Illinois - With lawmakers deadlocked over the state budget, Du Quoin State Fair officials are directing vendors to a program designed to pay those who weren't compensated for their 2015...
View ArticleSIU campuses expect enrollment dip, blame Springfield
CARBONDALE, Illinois - Southern Illinois University is expecting another dip in enrollment this fall. Officials are blaming unrest and uncertainty with the state budget.
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