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Salukis shut out Panthers, move one win away from MVC’s top seed
Saluki soccer hosted the Northern Iowa Panthers at Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex on Sunday, Nov. 1. Southern Illinois entered the match in first place in the MVC. If Drake lost their match against Illinois State, and the Salukis beat the Northern Iowa Panthers, then SIU…
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DE alum navigates grief in new memoir ‘Don’s Door”
Editor’s Note: This story includes content related to suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. Daily Egyptian alum Steve Lambert…
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PHOTOS: Spooky snapshots of Carbondale on Halloween
Families and friends gathered to Glenview Dr. and surrounding streets to trick-or-treat on Halloween in Carbondale. The houses lined with the majority of residents sitting at the edge of their garage handing candy out from their bowl. Photo Editor Peyton Cook can be reached at…
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Massage parlor where woman died in fire tied to prostitution
The manager of a Cahokia Heights massage parlor, where a fire killed a female employee earlier this month, has a long history of prostitution-related charges, Southern Illinois Source has learned. She has faced scrutiny following a recent federal criminal complaint, supported by…
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Two sentenced in southern Illinois massage prostitution ring
BENTON — On June 20, 2024, state and federal agents descended on five massage parlors in southern Illinois and Indiana in a coordinated raid targeting what prosecutors would later describe as a rural prostitution ring. More than two years later, Jianhong Hu Allbright, 58, of…
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Century-old Horstman’s reopens after months-long closure
After more than seven months of closure, Horstman’s Cleaners and Furriers reopened its doors in Carbondale on Tuesday, Oct. 27, restoring a century-old business and a longtime service to the community. The dry cleaner, located at 303 S. University Ave., temporarily closed down…
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Carbondale businesses collaborate for a Halloween Costume Bar Crawl
Twelve Carbondale businesses across downtown are setting aside competition to collaborate on a costume contest and bar crawl on Halloween to “revive the vibe” and bring activity back to the city’s downtown entertainment scene. The individual winner will receive a $10 gift card…
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Carbondale Warming Center to close indefinitely on Oct. 31
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Councilperson Dawn Roberts is in charge of leading the planning commission. She does not vote on the planning commission and only gets involved once a motion is in front of city council. The special use…
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Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say
An escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of murdering a co-worker stole a truck from a nearby farm and apparently made it to southern Illinois before abandoning it, authorities said Tuesday. Jacob Morley, who was serving a life sentence for killing a co-worker four years ago, was…
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Flying Salukis jet off to Indiana to defend 14-year consecutive regional title
SIU’s competitive aviation team, the Flying Salukis, seeks to defend their 14-year run as regional title holders at the 2026 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region VIII SAFECON competition. The Flying Salukis will compete at Purdue University in West…
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Event Calendar Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
Wednesday Oct. 28 Little Nashville • Marion Music Bingo 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. PK’s • Carbondale Trivia with Alee 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Hangar 9 • Carbondale Karaoke Night 8 p.m. Thursday Oct. 29 Little Nashville • Marion John and Mila 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Booby’s • Carbondale Open Mic Karaoke...
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Former DE editor-in-chief named College Photographer of the Year runner-up
Lylee Gibbs was in the mountains of Winchester, Kentucky, when she was named runner-up of the world’s largest collegiate photojournalism competition. As a panel of judges evaluated work from students across the globe for the 81st College Photographer of the Year competition, the…
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IDHS announces 25 of Choate’s psychiatric beds will stay, other changes will move forward
Editor’s Note: The article has been updated to correct the fact that the Illinois Department of Human Services says 200 beds will be opened at three other state-run psychiatric hospitals. A previous version said they would be reopened. The Illinois Department of Human Services…