Visitors from all over the world will soon be collecting in Southern Illinois for a few minutes of darkness. No, I’m not talking about Ozzy Osbourne. Of course, like the rest of this month’s SBJ, I’m talking about the 2017 solar eclipse that will have its longest point of duration right here…

I’m the son of a coal miner. It’s an undeniable part of my identity. It’s the reason why I’ve lived a more financially stable life. Coal provided for much of Southern Illinois’s development and is an undeniable part of our region’s identity.

Aur Beck, owner of Advanced Energy Solutions, has built a reputation as a go-to local expert in solar installations and technology. He recently returned from a trip to Grand Cayman, where he taught a two-week solar course at the University College of the Cayman Islands. The idea of equipping…

A growing number or organizations now offer tax deferred annuity (TDA) accounts instead of traditional pension plans for their employees. These organizations save money this way, but employees are not guaranteed income for life when they retire.

CARTERVILLE — Southern Illinois University Professor Tomasz Wiltowski walks with a bounce in his step through the Advanced Coal and Energy Research Center in Carterville. He speaks excitedly about the center’s promising student researchers and breakthrough projects. He marvels at his treasur…

Blue Sky Vineyard won three awards recently at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, which had 7,000 entries from 28 states. 

METROPOLIS — Harrah’s Metropolis and Fat Edd’s Roadhouse recently donated $13,434.92 to Massac County United Way.

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