Business

Carbondale Spring Fest is a new event focusing on local businesses on April 9th. Local vendors from Southern Illinois will be on hand to sell and demonstrate their products and services.

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If you’re looking to buy local this season, the Illinois Made holiday gift guide can helpSeveral southern Illinois businesses made the list, with online…

Illinois' governor stresses dealing with the spread of COVID-19 while trying to prevent more devastation to the state's economy is a challenge, but linked…

The Illinois Department of Labor is launching free COVID-19 safety training for small businesses in the state.State labor director Michael Kleinik says…

Illinois businesses hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to receive grants from the state.46-million dollars in Business Interruption Grants…

Illinois has awarded the first round of emergency funding to small businesses to help them during the pandemic.

The Southern Five Regional Planning District and Development Commission has been awarded a $550,000 federal grant. The CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant…

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with 40 Below Joe creator Curt Jones about his new endeavor, along with ties to Southern Illinois University and plans for…

On Friday COVID-19 safety rules will be eased when Illinois moves into phase four. WSIU recently spoke with two people whose businesses were deemed…