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We’ve received the following closings, cancellations, and updates for Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Last Updated: Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:41 pm CT SCHOOL/COLLEGE CLOSINGS:Agape Christian – Remote LearningBenton Grade Schools – eLearning DayBenton High School –Carbondale Elementary Schools – Closed (snow day)Carbondale New School – ClosedCarbondale High School – …

Last Updated: Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 3:34 pm CT SCHOOLS:Agape Christian – ClosedBenton Grade School District 47 – ClosedBenton High School – Closed (eLearning Day)Bethel Grade School, Mt. Vernon – Closed (eLearning Day)Bluford Schools – ClosedCarbondale High School – ClosedCarterville Unit 5 – Closed (eLearning Day)Carrier Mills-Stonefort Schools – …

Last Updated: Friday, January 7, 2022 at 12:09 am CT Schools:Agape Christian High School: Remote Learning Day TodayAkin CCSD 91/Elementary School: Remote Learning Day TodayAnna CCSD 37: Remote Learning Day TodayAnna-Jonesboro Community High School: Closed TodayBenton CCSD 47: Closed TodayCairo School District: Closed Today: Remote E-Learning DayCarbondale Community High School: Closed …

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) has granted $22.8 million to community colleges and other community based organizations throughout Illinois to help address education and unemployment gaps for African American and other minority communities. The funding will be used by 18 community colleges and nearly 20 other organizations …

SPRINGFIELD – Positive cases of COVID-19 are surging in Illinois at a time when family and friends gather for the holidays. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has partnered with SHIELD Illinois to offer 20 free community COVID-19 PCR rapid testing before the holidays. The State is also hosting …

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Three southern Illinois residents face criminal charges and penalties for poaching deer, bobcat and turkey on private land and other violations following an investigation by the Illinois Conservation Police. Cited were Justin Bauersachs and Greg Cottom, both of Pinckneyville, and Sally Albers of Breese. In January, the …

MT. VERNON – SSM Health in Illinois is excited to announce the addition of Dr. John Kohler to their executive leadership team. Dr. Kohler replaces Dr. Corey Black as Regional Chief Medical Officer for the Southern Illinois region. In this role, Dr. Kohler will be responsible for the overall direction …