Southern Illinois Economy

SIU-Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane joins us for his monthly visit.

SIU-Carbondale's economic impact is $2.7 billion.

The 3-day tour wraps up on Friday.

Carterville casino was authorized by 2019 law expanding Illinois’ gambling industry

The project will provide 400 jobs by 2026.

The projects are in Sen. Dale Fowler's district.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources can sell a parcel of land adjacent to Fort Defiance State Park in Alexander County to Two Rivers Fisheries.

Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services has been named the SI Made charity recipient this year.

As associate professor of operations management at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Gregory D. DeYong's research and teaching are heavily focused on supply chain management and logistics.

In 1991 the Illinois Center Mall opened its doors expanding Marion’s commercial footprint to the west. Economic Development Manager Glenn Clarida says other parts of the city were left behind.