Over the last several weeks, several hikers have sustained injuries after falling in the Shawnee National Forest. On this edition of WSIU InFocus, we speak with hiking expert Shawn Gossman about how to enjoy southern Illinois' natural areas while staying out of the emergency room.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane, as the campus prepares for spring commencement, and looks ahead to the summer and fall semesters.

WSIU's Leah Lerner talks with organizers of "Collaborative Hope," a spring concert featuring choirs from John A. Logan College, Rend Lake College, and Southeastern Illinois College.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and City Manager Gary Williams about this year's budget process, federal stimulus money, and more.

After 13 years as Executive Director of the Carbondale Park District, Kathy Renfro will retire on May 16, 2021.

The John A Logan College Board of Trustee’s has three openings and 5 candidates wanting a seat. The League of Women’s voters and the Carbondale Public Library hosted a virtual candidate forum for the 5 candidates hoping to fill three board of trustee positions at John A Logan College.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Sensei Enterprises President Sharon Nelson and Vice President John Simek about their upcoming Beatty Law and Technology Lecture with the SIU School of Law.

An estimated 2% of Illinois adults have a gambling problem, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. But it’s unclear which populations are most affected and at risk. The Illinois Department of Human Services launched a new study last fall aimed at collecting data on the issue of gambling disorders in the state. The agency has also issued several new grants to organizations and treatment providers across the state — aimed at raising awareness and removing barriers to treatment for

WSIU's Steph Whiteside talks with two local doctors about their experience, as the region marks one-year since COVID-19 arrived.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU President Dan Mahony about the challenges of providing high-quality higher education at affordable prices.