InFocus News

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.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise and states have implemented migration measures to slow the spread of the virus. Health experts are recommending that everyone should get a flu shot two weeks before visiting friends and family during the holidays.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Betsy de Parry and Joe Allen about the passage of the Bayh-Dole Act in 1980, and how lessons from that legislation could apply today.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU President Dan Mahony, as the system moves from a hybrid of online and in-person classes to a fully online plan for the rest of the semester.

With so much data coming out, it can be hard to understand the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Louis University School of Medicine's Timothy Wiemken spoke with WSIU about what some of those numbers mean, and what types of data are most help in understanding the pandemic.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIUC's Director Admissions, John Frost, about recruiting during a pandemic, along with the university's "Getting to Know SIU" night - set for this Tuesday (11/17).

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane, as students prepare to move to online classes for the remainder of Fall 2020, and look ahead to Spring 2021.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIH CEO Rex Budde and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marci Moore-Connelly about the latest COVID-19 numbers, and how the organization is moving into the cold and flu season with coronavirus surging.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with John Jackson of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute about big issues facing voters for Election Day 2020:

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Land of Lincoln Legal Aid's Andrew Weaver and Nicholette Dolin about an upcoming virtual expungement clinic.