After hours of deliberation Tuesday evening, the Illinois Senate passed a Capital Program offering $24 billion with a 37-15 vote. It needed at least 36 votes to pass. Included in the program is $145 million for Southern Illinois University improvements, including $69.… Post the First Comment

What currently rests as a vacant lot in University Park could have a significant impact on the University and the Midwest at large, if all goes according to the plans of the American Red Cross and University Park officials. The Red Cross announced Wednesday that it will build a 170,000 square-foot building at the corner of University Park Drive and South Research Drive to process blood products.… Post the First Comment

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Fernando Treviño announced Friday afternoon the seven SIUC faculty members who will review Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard's 1984 doctoral dissertation and 1975 master's thesis for evidence of plagiarism.… Post the First Comment

Attorneys for Olutosin Oduwole, a former student accused of attempting to make a terrorist threat, are seeking to have the note containing the alleged threat removed from evidence. A motion was filed with the Madison County Circuit Clerk Monday, Sept. 10.… Post the First Comment

As the Banner ID system enters its second semester, registration for spring term is approaching. Seniors, athletes, honors students or students with disabilities may register as early as Monday, Oct. 15. Registration begins for juniors Monday, Oct. 22; sophomores, Monday, Oct.… Post the First Comment

A first-time puff on a hookah has led to the end of SIUE freshman Ann Knight's reign as a pageant queen. Knight was crowned Miss Tuscola in March, but the crown was revoked when photos of her smoking a hookah were presented to the Tuscola Chamber of Commerce board.… Post the First Comment

Back when tens of thousands flocked to the Mississippi River Festival at SIUE, Jane Floyd-Hendey would sometimes don a special outfit. It was a long blue-jean skirt, homemade from a pair of pants, and accented with a touch of embroidery. She'd also complete the look with a tie-dyed shirt, marked with the customary peace sign of the times.… Post the First Comment