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Curt Jones has a thing for reinventing foods that people love. A Southern Illinois University Carbondale microbiology graduate, Jones first re-engineered ice cream in 1988 with his invention of Dippin’ Dots, a frozen ice cream treat of BB-sized pellets.

Corn prices burst higher this week, reaching levels not seen since last summer. Prices have been climbing consistently for almost two months as concerns mount about weather problems in South America affecting the upcoming corn harvest in Brazil and Argentina.

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

Steven A. Johnson, owner of Southern Lights LLC, a NABCEP certified, full-service solar integration and electrical contracting company in Carbondale, attended the OutBack Power NABCEP-registered Certificate Training Program in late February at Werner Electric in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Banterra Bank will assist the Muscular Dystrophy Association with its annual shamrock program throughout the month of March.

CARBONDALE — A building originally home to lots of small wheels going in circles is once again making wheels roll — but this time the wheels are somewhat larger.

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

Old National Bank has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Gastroenterologist Khalid Naseer, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., has joined the medical staff of Crossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Sheriff Steve Bareis announced this week a new healthcare program at the Perry County Jail designed to raise the standard of inmate care while reducing waste, despite an economy where expenses keep increasing.