WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs about a milestone for the I-Cash Program, the Charitable Trust Program, and more.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU President Dan Mahony. In this edition of InFocus, they discuss how COVID-19 has changed SIU's Fall 2020 semester, along with additional conversations addressing racism in higher education.

On this edition of InFocus, we hear about a new way to help southern Illinoisans buy locally grown food.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane about preparations for the new school year, amid a global pandemic.

On this edition of WSIU InFocus, we hear the comments of Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Dr. Marsha Ryan of the Garwin Family Foundation , along with three local students who've benefitted from the Foundation's work.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SI Wellness Executive Director Michelle Snyder about their upcoming "Dementia 360" conference, featuring Teepa Snow.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and City Manager Gary Williams, as the city continues to deal with COVID-19 and prepares for thousands more students to return for classes at SIUC this month.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Dorcy Prosser of the Jackson County League of Women Voters about changes to the way Illinoisans vote for the 2020 General Election in November.

The new academic year is scheduled to start within the next few weeks. Public school leaders are grappling with how to bring kids back to the classroom safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. What about smaller, private schools. Is their job easier? WSIU's Brad Palmer talked to Carbondale New School director and lead teacher Kathy Compton about how her school – an independent, not-for-profit private school for students from Pre-K through 8th grade-- is getting ready for the start of the new year.