Carbondale News

Southern Illinois University's president introduced a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee administrator Tuesday as his pick to be the next chancellor of SIU's flagship Carbondale campus...Poshard selected Cheng over finalist Barbara Couture, the senior vice chancellor for academic affairs...

Fitzwilliams said the agency's process is designed to provide a “thorough vetting” of issues — such as the qualification of land and potential conflicts. Wilderness advocates agree that the 82,000 acres targeted by the Forest Service should be protected, but...

Homewood-Flossmoor's girls golf team served notice Friday that Saturday could be its crowning glory. Led by the quartet of Ashley Armstrong, Michelle Mayer, Ryann Gilley and Lauren Dawson, the Vikings took control of the Class AA state championship from the...

An electric first half full of big offensive plays was topped by two huge Saluki defensive plays that allowed No. Southern Illinois to win its ninth-straight Missouri Valley Football Conference game with a 43-23 victory over Illinois State, Saturday on...

Colorado — Emergency workers from around the region are participating in a two-day exercise simulating an H1N1 flu outbreak.

If so, then the Friends of the Glenwood Springs Branch Library can help you...Volunteers estimate there are well over 15,000 used hardback and paperback books available, including works of fiction and non-fiction, and both adult and children's books.

Colorado — Just as work on a series of wildlife safety improvements along Highway 82 between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale are nearing completion, a local advocate for further protections will have the ear of Rep. Kathleen Curry later this week....

Senior running back Deji Karim had three rushing touchdowns on the day to lead the way offensively for SIU as he recorded his seventh 100-yard rushing game this season. Karim totaled 160 all-purpose yards and 117 rushing yards on 14...

Colo.—A 25 percent drop in revenue has forced the layoffs of one part-time and four full-time Carbondale town employees, including a police officer...The western Colorado town will also cut wages and make employees take five furlough days next year. Town...

Southern Illinois won its 11th-straight Missouri Valley Football Conference game and its 16th-straight league home game with a 27-8 victory over Youngstown State, Saturday on Family Weekend at McAndrew Stadium. The Salukis have now won six straight games and stand...