Former SIU System President Glenn Poshard read poetry Monday morning at the SIU student center. Poshard read some of his own poetry as well as poems by other authors.

SIU students and members of the community woke up early to honor 9-11 with the third stair walk at the Banterra Center.WSIU's Brian Sapp introduces us to some of those who made the climb today.

The annual Neighborhood Co-op Grocery Farm Crawl is coming up this Saturday and Sunday around southern Illinois. The crawl features 9 local farmers who will open their farms to visitors.

Special Olympics of Illinois hosts the Ducky Derby Dash at the DuQuoin State Fair. They use the event as a chance to raise money and awareness about their mission.WSIU's Brian Sapp reports from the fair.

The Williamson County Airport Authority recently commissioned a mural for it's passenger boarding room.WSIU's Brian Sapp attended today's unveiling and tells us how the board and the artist created something to showcase southern Illinois for residents and visitors.

The 2025 Du Quoin State Fair runs August 22–September 1 with harness racing, motorsports, Veterans and Gold Star Families Day, and an IDOT showcase highlighting jobs and projects, offering family fun, tributes, and community resources.

Community members are encouraged to contribute diapers of all sizes, wipes, and other baby care essentials.

Participants will receive a certificate, a handbook, and lunch.

The city of Carbondale unveiled honorary street names after two civil rights and community leaders this morning.WSIU’s Brian Sapp reports the families of these two men hope the men's legacies will inspire others to learn about serving the community.

A book entitled This Old Man is an account of what it’s like to be old.