Former SIU men's basketball coach Barry Hinson is back in college basketball.

Sports Illustrated reports the 38-year coaching veteran is returning to his alma mater, Oklahoma State, as an analyst.

New research says discrimination and segregation continue to plague Illinois and other Midwestern states.

According to the report "Race in the Heartland," while more black Americans live in the 12-state Midwestern region, equity metrics here are worse than in other states.

Officials in public safety, healthcare and other service providers in southern Illinois will come together at the 9th annual regional disaster conference.

The Shawnee Preparedness and Response Coalition is hosting the Weathering the Storm Conference on Wednesday.

Twelve candidates take the stage for October's Democratic primary debate, which begins Tue, Oct. 15 at 7pm (central). 

A southern Illinois coal mine is expected to close before the end of the calendar year.

Peabody Energy announced Monday the Arclar Complex in Saline County should stop production by the middle of December.

A republican who ran unsuccessfully for the 115th District Illinois House seat in 2018 is throwing his hat into the ring again.

Semi-retired optometrist and owner of Von Jakob Winery, Paul Jacobs, is seeking the nomination, this time for an open seat since incumbent Terri Bryant is running for state senate.

The out-migration from Illinois has been highly publicized.

Now, an internet article has some statistics to support the talk.