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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Harrison-Bruce Player Development Center Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Unveils New Indoor Baseball & Softball Training Facility

This event marks the grand opening of a major addition to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s athletic infrastructure. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the cutting-edge training facility designed to enhance the development of the College’s baseball and softball programs.

Southern Illinois Community College Presidents Unite at Kaskaskia College to Honor Illinois Community College System’s 60th Anniversary

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) will hold its September meeting at Kaskaskia College. Community college presidents from across southern Illinois and the state will gather to recognize the 60th Anniversary of the Illinois Community College System.

Southern Illinois Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ set for Sept. 27-28

A southern Illinois tradition is set to return to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ this fall, as the Southern Illinois Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days marks its 38th year on Sept. 27-28.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ to Honor Legacy of Jerry Bechtel with Renaming Ceremony at the Community Health Education Complex

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ will hold a special ceremony on Monday, September 22, at 5:30 p.m. inside Logan Fitness, to officially rename the Community Health Education Complex in honor of the late Jerry Bechtel. The facility will now be known as the Jerry Bechtel Health Education Complex.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ President Dr. Kirk Overstreet Named Chair of Artspace 304 Board of Directors

Dr. Kirk Overstreet, President of Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for Artspace 304, a leading cultural institution in Southern Illinois with a longstanding commitment to supporting regional artists and fostering community engagement through the arts.

Additional Seats Available for Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Foundation Glo Bingo Night

There’s still time to grab your spot at one of the most anticipated events of the season! The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Foundation is lighting up the night with Glo Bingo on Friday, September 5, to raise money for the Promise Scholarship at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥.

From Nursing School to World Champion: Leo Loucks

Leo Loucks of Crab Orchard has been riding and roping since he was six years old. By his teens, he had roped and ridden his way to multiple state titles. But on the national stage, success always seemed just out of reach.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Reports Enrollment Increase for Fall 2025

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ officials announced that tenth-day census reporting for the Fall 2025 semester shows a 4.5% increase in student enrollment and a 3.1% increase in credit hours compared to the Fall 2024 semester. The 3,369 students represent the highest enrollment since the fall of 2019.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Hosting Auditions for Fall Stage Play The Foreigner

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ will hold open auditions for its Fall 2025 stage production of The Foreigner, a two-act comedy by Larry Shue.

Logan Fitness Sees Membership Growth with 24/7 Access and Welcoming Environment

Logan Fitness at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ has seen a noticeable increase in memberships this year, a trend officials attribute to the facility’s around-the-clock availability and friendly, community-focused atmosphere.