InFocus News

Leah Lerner reports the news.

Picking out a first vehicle for a new drive can be a confusing process with lots of choices. The Executive Editor of Kelly Blue Book has some suggestions.

WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Kelly Blue Book's Brian Moody.

Southern Illinois ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz has his take on the natural history of the region for the October edition of Nature Notebook.

Ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his monthly look a the natural history of southern Illinois with the September edition of Nature Notebook.

On September 13 in Carbondale, a panel of experts will discuss responses to disasters, how to prepare for them and prevent crimes during disasters.

WSIU's Brad Palmer spoke with one of the panelists, Dr. Clover Johnson, about what she will share during the event called Be Prepared, Don't Be Scared.

If you have a college student who’s starting a new school year, the Better Business Bureau says now is a good time to talk about taking care of their money and personal information while they’re on campus.

WSIU's Brad Palmer spoke with the BBB’s regional director Sydney Waters about this issue.

Saluki basketball Hall of Famer Jamaal Tatum is bringing back to southern Illinois a remarkable collection of SIU basketball players from the 2002 and 2007 Sweet 16 teams to raise money for his non-profit Athletics Against Substance Abuse.

WSIU's Brad Palmer previewed next month's event with Tatum called Reunion at the Rim. Tickets are available here.

Ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his monthly look at the natural history of southern Illinois with the August edition of Nature Notebook.

People 55 and older in Jackson and Williamson counties are being recruited to join the the launch of the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce program.

The program will train individuals to be Community Health Workers through at least 40 hours of training in nationally recognized core competencies in partnership with the Illinois Public Health Association. Also, job training will be provided through community organizations.

Participants must commit to 10 hours a week and volunteers have the opportunity to earn up to $1,400 during the six-month program.

Those interested should apply by August 18.

On this edition of Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony , we explore the change that is underway in college athletics and why it matters.

College athletics is undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in its history, from athlete compensation to transfer rules and the impacts of the House v. NCAA settlement.

In this episode, SIU System President Dan Mahony, a longtime sport management professor, sits down with athletic directors Tim Leonard (SIU Carbondale), Andrew Gavin (SIU Edwardsville), and Dr. Ken Halpin (Purdue University) to discuss how
these changes are reshaping the student-athlete experience, university operations, and the future of college sports.