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In this season’s first semi-final match, Calloway Co HS competes with Mater Dei HS on Scholastic Hi-Q! Tune in Sun, 4/9 at 5:30 pm. Sponsored locally by Southern Illinois University Carbondale and First Southern Bank.
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Celebrate the outspoken, independent, determined girls and women of SANDITON! See them triumph over new challenges and forge their own paths in the final season. NEW EPISODE Sun (4/9) 8pm on WSIU
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WASHINGTON WEEK is the longest running primetime news and public affairs program on television, delivering the most interesting conversation of the week. Tune-in each Friday at 7 pm. Sponsored locally by @MarionSubaru .loom.ly/PQ4Z5VM
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SIU Carbondale Alumnus Bob Odenkirk returned to his Alma Mater to receive an honorary degree, and to speak with students hoping to follow in his footsteps. We talk with the legend THU (4/6) at 7PM. Tune in or livestream on WSIU TV. loom.ly/PuU5Osk

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On the next #EyeOnEducation: While many places in Illinois have been struggling, Marion is thriving. Fred Martino interviews Marion Mayor Mike Absher. Tune in or livestream THU (4/6) at 7:30PM. loom.ly/FxFa5o0
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Austin City Limits presents the 21st annual Americana Awards and Honors. Featured performers include Brandi Carlile, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, The War and Treaty, and James McMurtry. Tune in FRI, 4/7 at 9 pm. Sponsored locally by Forbes Financial Group. loom.ly/IJBmHfg

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On FRONTLINE: Learn how America’s 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. From on-the-ground reporting and interviews with Taliban and U.S. officials, the investigation traces the missteps and consequences. TUES, 4/4 at 9 pm. loom.ly/m23QsbQ
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Unsung scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun and designed the first successfully solar-heated house in 1948. #SunQueenPBS premieres April 4 at 9/8c on WSIU TV. loom.ly/FqVZmtc
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Join WSIU on Tue (4/4) 7PM for FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. Out of the Past: Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots.
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We hope you’ll join us for this FREE event for children and families! Meet PBS KIDS costume characters, enjoy free children’s book giveaways, and more! Visit wsiu.org/familyday for details.
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In the last quarterfinal match, Fairfield HS competes with Carbondale HS on Scholastic Hi-Q! Tune in Sun, 4/2 at 5:30 pm. Sponsored locally by Southern Illinois University Carbondale and First Southern Bank.
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Austin City Limits presents the 21st annual Americana Awards and Honors. Featured performers include Brandi Carlile, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, The War and Treaty, and James McMurtry. Tune in SAT, 4/1 at 10 pm. Sponsored locally by Forbes Financial Group. loom.ly/IJBmHfg

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31 Mar 2023
Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event! Guests will receive an Illinois Department of Natural Resources activity booklet to encourage youngsters to learn more about Illinois’ state symbols and history.
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30 Mar 2023
On the next #InFocus: School districts across Illinois are feeling the pinch, as a teacher shortage means larger class sizes and fewer offerings. Tune in or livestream the episode THU (3/30) at 7PM on WSIU TV. Encore broadcast 4/2 at 11am. loom.ly/PlZRvK4
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28 Mar 2023
Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event and enjoy an interactive presentation on the diversity of Illinois wildlife. See preserved specimens and live animals such as spiders, lizards, snakes, and other small mammals. Visit wsiu.org/familyday for details.
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28 Mar 2023
#SIUDay is today! Come show your Saluki pride and give to your favorite cause. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students. Give now at siuday.siu.edu.
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27 Mar 2023
#SIUDay of Giving is right around the corner. Be part of the 24-hour donation on Tues., March 28. Giving is an opportunity for alums to see the value of staying active involved thru their lives. siuday.siu.edu
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26 Mar 2023
Discover the story of the 1969 showdown between President Nixon and the antiwar movement. “The Movement and the ‘Madman’” premieres March 28 at 9/8c on WSIU TV. Learn more: loom.ly/mzOrIrI
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26 Mar 2023
Marion HS matches wits with Metro-East Lutheran HS as the second round continues on Scholastic Hi-Q! Tune in Sun, 3/26 at 5:30 pm. Sponsored locally by Southern Illinois University Carbondale and First Southern Bank.
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