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Here's a look at futures prices on commodities that impact Southern Illinois and the rest of the Midwest.

Southeastern Illinois College President Jonah Rice has been selected by his peers to lead the Illinois Community College Council of Presidents (ICCCP) as chair of the 48-college member organization.

Investments Managing Director Barbara Blacklock, of Wells Fargo Advisors in Carbondale, has been recognized as a 2018 Best in State Wealth Advisor by Forbes.

Mike Slover, of Carterville, is in the business of helping businesses. More specifically, he aims to help businesses grow through carefully crafted marketing and advertising strategies. Known as “The Strategy Wizard,” Slover travels the country studying and assisting businesses.

SSM Health Southern Illinois has expanded its Weight Management Services program within the region by opening a new clinic location at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Here's a look at futures prices on commodities that impact Southern Illinois and the rest of the Midwest.

HARRISBURG — Dr. Nate Oldham, of Eldorado, has been selected to join Southeastern Illinois College’s Distinguished Alumni roster, and will give the keynote speech at SIC commencement exercises at 7 p.m.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Businesses often have important packages or documents that must get to other places quickly. For distant destinations, options are plentiful, but what about for items that simply need to go across town or to another community in Southern Illinois?

Loretta Graham has joined Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois as its new Chief Executive Officer.

For more than two decades, Tom and Brenda Glodo have been the popping purveyors of a popular salty and sweet treat at special events throughout the region.