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The Williamson County Emergency Management Agency used a drone to capture photos of the damage caused by a suspected EF-3 tornado that hit Southern Illinois on May 26, starting in Johnson County and moving into Williamson County.
Phone and internet services are gradually being restored across southern Illinois after a widespread outage affecting agencies, businesses, and schools. Clearwave Fiber, the apparent source of the outage, has not provided an estimated time for restoration, impacting polling places and potentially delaying election results for the General Election Primary in Illinois. 911 services are operational, but non-emergency calls are discouraged.
Youngstown State's defense shines as they dominate No. 5 ranked Southern Illinois, holding them to just three points and preventing them from reaching the end zone. The Penguins' strong defensive performance included seven sacks and an interception. On offense, running back Tyshon King led the way with 123 yards and two touchdowns, while Dra Rushton contributed 54 rushing yards and a touchdown. With the win, Youngstown State improves to 3-2 on the season and 1-1 in conference play.
Southern Illinois defeated Northern Illinois 14-11 in a football game, extending their winning streak against FBS teams and in-state opponents. The Salukis never trailed in the game, relying on their defense, which recorded three interceptions, including one in the final seconds to seal the win. Quarterback Nic Baker and running back Ro Elliott scored the team's touchdowns, while the defense held strong despite giving up yards through the air. This victory marked Southern Illinois' sixth win against FBS opponents and their seventh consecutive win against in-state rivals.
Southern Illinois defeated Northern Illinois 14-11 in a football game, extending their winning streak against FBS teams and in-state opponents. The Salukis never trailed in the game, relying on their defense, which recorded three interceptions, including one in the final seconds to seal the win. Quarterback Nic Baker and running back Ro Elliott scored the team's touchdowns, while the defense held strong despite giving up yards through the air. This victory marked Southern Illinois' sixth win against FBS opponents and their seventh consecutive win against in-state rivals.
Florida A&M, Southern Illinois, and Youngstown State have entered the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll after their victories in Week 1. Florida A&M secured the No. 23 spot after defeating Jackson State, ending their 21-game winning streak against conference opponents. Southern Illinois and Youngstown State claimed the No. 24 and 25 spots, respectively. South Dakota State remains the top-ranked team in the poll.
Governor JB Pritzker announces a $41 billion construction program, the largest in Illinois history, aimed at improving infrastructure across the state. The program includes $1.4 billion for improvements in Southern Illinois, with funding allocated for bridge replacements, additional lanes, resurfacing, and other transportation projects in various counties. The investment will focus on roads, bridges, aviation, transit, rail, waterways, and pedestrian accommodations.
A black bear was spotted in Randolph County, Southern Illinois, and authorities are urging the public not to approach it. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is aware of the sighting and has been in contact with a wildlife biologist. The public is encouraged to keep their distance and allow the bear to move on.
A man from Carbondale, Illinois, has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing a backhoe and driving it about 10 miles to catch a flight at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois. Security camera footage captured the man arriving at the airport on the backhoe and leaving it in the parking lot before walking across the street to the airport lobby carrying a guitar case. The owner of the backhoe later identified the equipment as belonging to his company and said it had been parked at a job site.
Marcus Domask, the 2019 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball recipient, has committed to play for the University of Illinois after entering the transfer portal on March 29. The 6-foot-6 forward previously played for Southern Illinois, where he led the team in points, rebounds, and assists for the second consecutive season. Domask leaves Southern Illinois as the program's ninth all-time leading scorer with 1,615 points.
Illinois basketball program lands Marcus Domask, a top player in the transfer portal, who will provide an immediate boost to the team. Domask, who played for Southern Illinois, is a versatile player with strong scoring ability and shooting skills. He averaged 16.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game last season. Illinois lost several key players this offseason and needed to reload with a productive scorer, making Domask a great addition to the program.
Wisconsin is one of several NCAA basketball programs to reach out to Southern Illinois transfer Marcus Domask, a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining. Domask, who was a four-year starter for the Salukies and a first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference selection last season, is also considering a pro career and testing the 2023 NBA Draft waters while maintaining his eligibility.