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Traveling Smithsonian exhibit on display in Equality

Illinois Humanities has launched its "Spark! Places of Innovation" statewide tour with an exhibit in Equality.
Jun 19, 2023 9:04 AM
SIU's McLeod Theater transforms into 'The Bridges of Madison County'

A well-known story of passion and love will unfold next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as the McLeod Summer Playhouse performs "The Bridges of Madison County."
by Pete Rosenbery Jun 19, 2023 9:00 AM
Studio 618 opening at SIC Tap, jazz and ballet classes offered for K-12

Southeastern Illinois College has announced dance classes for K-12 starting this fall in the new Studio 618.
SIC Public Information Jun 19, 2023 8:58 AM
Rend Lake College Foundation holds Scholarship Reception

On Feb. 28, the Rend Lake College Foundation hosted the 32nd annual Scholarship Reception at the RLC Event Center, commemorating and displaying all the scholarships awarded.
RLC Public Information Mar 10, 2023 8:24 AM
A mild February wraps up a weak but wet winter

February in Illinois was particularly mild, ending a winter season that was 2 to 6 degrees above normal, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois' Illinois State Water Survey.
Submitted by Lisa A. Sheppard Illinois State Water Survey Mar 10, 2023 8:21 AM
Help the pollinators by not starting your mower yet

Last year I wrote about "No Mow May." It's an idea that originated in England and then was adopted by several cities in the U.S.
Mar 10, 2023 8:20 AM
Finding our region's exotic birds

Exotic birds are species that are not native to our area. They have been imported to the United States.
Mar 10, 2023 8:19 AM
RLC students inspired by Father Brown

Rend Lake College recently hosted a presentation by Father Joseph A. Brown titled "Defining the Terms by Which We Live: The Circle of Our History."
RLC Public Information Feb 18, 2023 9:37 AM
'The Play That Goes Wrong' hits SIC

Loads of laughter can be expected at the upcoming theater production at Southeastern Illinois College. "The Play That Goes Wrong" hits the stage for two nights: Feb. 23 and 24 at 7 p.m.
SIC Public Information Feb 18, 2023 9:37 AM
SIU research team explores how to perfect our medicines

Two cars leaving from opposite cities traveling toward each other will meet more quickly than one car driving all the way to the other car sitting stationary. That's the fundamental premise behind a Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher's newly funded project using light and chemistry to improve how medicines are made.
by Tim Crosby Feb 18, 2023 9:36 AM

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