Grocery stores selling liquor would spur employment, development

Huge sales tax revenues not likely

Though allowing grocery stores in Carbondale to sell beer and wine would spur economic development, the pile of sales tax receipts might not be as big as local grocers claim it would be, city officials in other Illinois college towns said. Full story

Saluki Selects program struggles to promote healthier eating

Students say that haven’t noticed efforts

The Saluki Selects program has made its way into the dining halls this semester, but some students say they havent caught on just yet. University Housing placed new signs for all food items in the dining halls to show students which choices are the healthiest. Full story

Ancient Legacies program readies to ship off

Study abroad program to travel to Egypt, Greece and Italy

Summer trips to Egypt and Greece are nothing new for Robert Hahn. Hahn, a professor in the philosophy department, is preparing for the 28th edition of the Ancient Legacies program. Full story

Snowy Day

A palomino horse stands in a snowy pasture Saturday evening west of Carbondale. For more wintry images. Full story