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Teens Struggling to find Summer Jobs
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (43+ words) WSIL-TV - Download the WSIL Storm Track 3 Weather App Many teens are having a hard time getting jobs right now. Labor Statistics show that teen unemployment is up more than 1 point from the previous year....
Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1027+ words) Teenagers are spending up to an hour or more on their phones on school nights, which is impacting their mental health, cognitive function and emotional regulation. (CNN) " Teens" glued-to-their-phone habits are turning many of them into night owls on school…...
Herrin Theatre Camp to Bring "101 Dalmatians" to the Stage FOR Paws-itive Experience
3+ week, 4+ day ago (199+ words) HERRIN, Ill. (WSIL) " Young performers in southern Illinois will have the chance to unleash their creativity this summer during a week-long theatre camp focused on music, performance, and teamwork. Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy in Herrin is hosting a theatre camp from July…...
Southeast Missouri State to graduate 1, 150 students this weekend
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (148+ words) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (WSIL) -- Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate its spring commencement this weekend at the Show Me Center. A total of 1, 150 students will receive degrees. - Download the WSIL Storm Track 3 Weather App Former Carterville coach indicted on 9 sexual…...
New student orientation set for May 5th at John A. Logan College
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (153+ words) CARTERVILLE, IL (WSIL) -- John A. Logan College is inviting new and returning students to attend its New Student Orientation on Tuesday, May 5th from 9: 00 a. m. to 12: 30 p. m. The in-person session is designed to help students get ready for their first semester by connecting them…...
Southeastern Illinois College celebrates donor generosity
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (470+ words) HARRISBURG, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation hosted its annual Donor Recognition Celebration on April 24 in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center. The event honored individuals and organizations whose generosity supports student success and strengthens the college's mission....
Little Resource Center celebrates new, larger space in Carbondale
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (255+ words) CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) " A growing nonprofit focused on supporting families is settling into a new home in Carbondale. The Little Resource Center marked its relocation Thursday afternoon with a ribbon cutting at its new location at 608 Eastgate Street, alongside members of…...
Pinckneyville nurses enhance skills with trauma care certification
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (166+ words) PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Nurses at Pinckneyville Community Hospital recently reached a key milestone by completing the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). This program, designed by the Emergency. .. - Download the WSIL Storm Track 3 Weather App PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Nurses at Pinckneyville Community Hospital…...
Southern Illinois students receive Black Diamond scholarships
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (254+ words) MARION, Ill. (WSIL) -- Oasis Enterprises recognized graduating seniors from 45 high schools across Southern Illinois at the 18th Annual Black Diamond Scholarship Event on Saturday. The ceremony took place inside the new Thrill House Event Center at The Oasis, the Re-Imagined Marion Mall....
John A. Logan College breaks ground on Multi-million dollar Career Technical Education Center
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (470+ words) John A. Logan College welcomed community members and officials to celebrate some of the changes happening on their campus. On Monday, the college hosted a groundbreaking for its new multi-million dollar Career Technical Education (CTE) Center. CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL)-- John A. Logan College…...