WSIU-TV (Carbondale, IL)

WSIU-TV is a PBS-affiliated television station that broadcasts on virtual channel and VHF digital channel 8. It is based in Carbondale, Illinois, and is owned by Southern Illinois University. This station works in conjunction with WSIU (91.9 FM), which is an NPR member and Public Radio International affiliate, and is also located in Carbondale. WSIU-TV has its studio facilities situated on the university's campus, while its transmitter can be found along US 51, close to Tamaroa.

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Saluki Pride: K. Allison Hammer earns SIU’s Emerging Leader Award

2 days ago | wsiu.org | Pete Rosenbery

In just their second year on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s faculty, K. Allison Hammer’s deep commitment to advancing diversity, gender equity and inclusion both in the classroom and the community is making a positive difference.
SIU Simmons Law School offers mobile legal clinics for senior citizens this summer

3 days ago | wsiu.org | Pete Rosenbery

The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School will begin a series of mobile legal clinics in the region next week to provide free, onsite assistance for senior citizens wanting to prepare health care power of attorney. The legal clinic’s Senior Summer Sessions begin Tuesday, June 10, at the Murphysboro Senior Center and will run through July 31, with site visits to each of the 13 southernmost counties the clinic serves. Participants must be age 60 or older and live within those 13 counties.
Statewide: The Pope Leo XIV effect

3 days ago | wsiu.org | Sean Crawford

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Trees are being planted in the Little Grassy Lake dry lake bed

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

Refuge staff and Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists have been taking advantage of the drawdown on Little Grassy Lake. A social media post by the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge reports over the past several weeks 1,800 trees were planted in the lake. Fisheries biologists hope that these trees will grow during the drawdown period and provide additional fish structure when the lake is refilled.
2025 Southern Illinois Back to School Expo is canceled

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

The 2025 Southern Illinois Back to School Expo has been canceled. The Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team said it made this difficult decision to cancel due to lack of funding and funding challenges that ultimately support the event. The action team said it's currently working diligently to find new opportunities, funding, and options to hold the Expo in 2026.
WSIU Almanac 6.4.25

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Leah Lerner

ON THIS DAY in 1973, A patent for the ATM is granted to Don Wetzel, Tom Barnes and George Chastain. Vets in the Arts and MCCC present Standard Issue June 6 & 7 @ 7pm / June 8 @ 2pm. Set in a modern-era, three-year Army tour, Standard Issue is a locally written, produced, and orchestrated musical performed by Southern Illinois Veterans, and other local artists.
Crab Orchard native leads Texas Tech to the brink of college softball national title

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

A remarkable story is underway at the Women's College World Series involving a southern Illinois native. The Texas Tech softball program, making its first ever trip to the World Series, is headed to the 3-game championship series against Texas. The Red Raiders head coach is Crab Orchard native Gerry Glasco. Glasco spent seven seasons as the assistant softball coach at Johnston City High School in the early 2000's. In his last season at Johnston City, he led the junior high team to a state title.
Illegal immigrant gets 12 years in prison for his part in fraud scheme

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

An illegal immigrant from India received a 12-year federal prison sentence for his role in an imposter scam that defrauded elderly victims in three states out of more than $400,000. In February, a federal jury convicted 44-year-old Nirav Patel of one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and one count of illegal entry into the U.S. by an alien.
Jackson County Board Approves Award for Team Illinois Youth Camp

4 days ago | wsiu.org | Brad Palmer

The Jackson County Board is allocating $20,000 from the national opioid settlement funds to support the 2025 Team Illinois Youth Police Camp. The camp, held at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, is a week-long residency camp structured to promote educational and learning opportunities for youth ages 13-17 from diverse communities and backgrounds.
Confluence Books Sparks Summer Reading Fun for Kids in Marion

5 days ago | wsiu.org | Ravi Teja

A Carbondale bookstore is helping young readers gear up for summer. Confluence Books recently donated four boxes of children’s books and raised nearly $500 through its Buck-a-Book fundraiser at the Carbondale Farmers Market. The donation supports the United Way of Southern Illinois Summer Reading Program. Children from toddlers to teens can choose three books and receive snacks and fun activity items.