Southern Illinois News

COVID-19 poses unique challenges for U.S. Census counters in Carbondale

By Michael Pineda | Oct 6, 2020

Southern Illinois’ piece of the federal funding pie is at risk for the upcoming decade as the U.S. Census response lags far below the rest of the state.

Pandemic pushes demand for Union County food pantry to record level

By Michael Pineda | Jun 20, 2020

Food pantries across the nation are playing a larger role in community welfare due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rural Health provided free COVID-19 antibody testing

By Michael Pineda | Jun 14, 2020

COVID-19 antibody testing with no out-of-pocket expense has become available in Union, Johnson and Massac counties.