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Scotland Poised To Become 1st Country To Make Period Products Free

By Laurel Wamsley • 1 hour ago

Scotland is now a big step closer to becoming the first country in the world to make tampons and pads free to anyone who needs them.

The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill passed through the first of three stages in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday by a vote of 112-0, with one abstention.

Citing Climate Commitments, U.K. Court Blocks New Runway At Heathrow Airport

By Colin Dwyer • 1 hour ago

The U.K. Court of Appeal dealt has dealt climate activists a big legal win, blocking plans for the addition of a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest international hubs in the world. In its judgment Thursday, the three-justice panel concluded that the plans failed to satisfy the government's stated commitments on combating climate change.

Understanding Trump's 'Hit List': Experience Matters Far Less Than Loyalty

By Terry Gross • 1 hour ago

Axios reporter Jonathan Swan says the president has "crossed a psychological line" since impeachment, developing a list of disloyal officials to oust — and suggesting loyalists to replace them.

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Carbondale Police Search for Missing Teen

By Brad Palmer • 3 hours ago

The Carbondale Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager.

Officers are searching for 17-year-old Ayden Van Hook, who was last seen on Tuesday at around 4 p.m. in the 400 block of East Walnut Street.

Southern Illinois Counts: Census 2020 Outreach

By Brad Palmer • 22 hours ago

The Southern Seven Health Department is one of the lead agencies in coordinating the 2020 Census count in the area.

The Ullin-based organization hosted an informational luncheon Wednesday.

February 26, 2020: President Trump Holds A News Conference On Coronavirus

By John Lindt • 22 hours ago

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President Trump is holding a news conference about coronavirus alongside CDC officials and others amid criticism of the government's response to the outbreak. Watch his remarks live.

Special IL House Committee Challenges Newcomer Delgado

By Sam Dunklau • Feb 25, 2020

A group of Illinois House lawmakers this week began considering whether one of their colleagues is qualified to serve in the General Assembly. It’s a rare process — and part of the continuing fallout from a federal corruption investigation.

In The Author's Voice: Steve Berry's Warsaw Protocol

By Jeff Williams • Feb 25, 2020

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Fans of former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone can dive into his latest adventure with the release this week of Steve Berry’s new novel, The Warsaw Protocol. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Berry about his latest adventure that takes readers to one of Berry's favorite places - Poland.

The Warsaw Protocol, from Minotaur Books, is out this week in all formats. In The Author's Voice is an online feature of WSIU.

Region Could Face Another Flood Fight in 2020

By Brad Palmer & National Weather Service • Feb 25, 2020

It appears our region may be in for another flood battle this spring.

Carterville Man Resentenced on Parole Violation

By Brad Palmer • Feb 25, 2020

A Williamson County man is headed to prison for violating terms of his probation after pleading guilty to battering his girlfriend.

The Jackson County State's Attorney says 29-year-old Joseph Joiner of Carterville was sentenced to three years in state prison.

Pets Allowed: Proposed State Measure Would Allow Critters In Public Housing

By Olivia Mitchell • Feb 25, 2020

Pet owners in Illinois that live in public housing often have to choose between keeping their pet and staying in a place they can afford. A proposed Illinois measure aims to prevent that situation from ever happening.

Lawmaker Wants Harsher Punishments For Harming Domesticated Animals

By Mike Smith • Feb 24, 2020

An Illinois lawmaker wants people who injure or kill domesticated animals to face a harsher punishment.

SIU Saluki Transfer Day Introduces Community College Students To SIU

By Benjy Jeffords • Feb 24, 2020

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SIU Saluki Transfer Day Introduces Community College Students To SIU

SIU kicked off its inaugural Saluki Transfer Day with about 100 transfer students registered for the event.

SIU Day is designed to give high school students a personalized introduction to SIU and all it has to offer, but organizers say this expansion is specifically targeting potential transfer students from the area's community colleges.