WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU President Dan Mahony as he closes out 2020 and prepares for 2021 as the system's CEO.

A church in Marion is doing what it can to help the community and offer some relief. The Refuge Temple Church in Marion will be giving away 1000 boxes of food every Monday until Christmas.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU Political Science Department Chair Tobin Grant about the 2020 Electoral College vote, and how it compares to previous elections.

On this edition of WSIU InFocus, Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz looks back on the last 50 year's worth of Earth Day celebrations and points out the ups and downs of the conservation movement.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with author Laurent Pernot about his new book, "There and Here: Small Illinois Towns with Big Names."

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane.

On this edition of WSIU InFocus, we speak with local residents who are involved in Christmas displays and hear of the challenges in doing so during this very challenging time. We will also hear from a mental health professional about coping with loss during the holiday season.

The Southern Illinois Collaborative Kitchen began during the COVID-19 pandemic as local restaurant owners looked for ways to keep their businesses afloat and feed those in the community experience food insecurity. The kitchen offers a weekly menu available on a sliding scale, which customers pick up in their cars to minmize the risks of COVID. The group also provides food for local organizations, including the Carbondale Warming Center and the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois. Cristaudo

During the first three months of the pandemic, the number of U.S. adults dying increased compared to previous years, according to a recent study led by University of Illinois researchers involving data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

On this edition of WSIU InFocus, we hear from experts about the invasive Asian Carp, which are rapidly spreading in Illinois' streams and rivers, causing damage to the native fish populations.