On this edition of InFocus, WSIU visits with hunter Chris Fleming about the variety of waterfowl in southern Illinois.

Herrin City Library offers curbside pickup of materials. To make arrangements, call the library at 618-942-6109. You can also learn more by browsing to: https://herrincitylibrary.org/

SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane says the mask requirement is in line with new guidelines from the CDC.

A person died and two others were injured in a traffic accident in the eastern part of Carbondale on Monday.

The Salukis are predicted to finish behind SDSU, NDSU and UND.

Four members of Team USA have ties to southern Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Tuesday that repeals criminal penalties for people who transmit HIV to others.

The state will have new COVID-19 guidance on face coverings after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Tuesday to reflect that even individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear masks while indoors in areas of the country where the virus is surging.

The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage this summer and needs donors to help. Summers can be challenging for the American Red Cross’s blood supply.

COVID-19 exposure has cancelled a summer camp at SIU Carbondale this week.