The Southern Illinoisan is a daily newspaper based in Carbondale, Illinois. It covers local and regional news, sports, business, and entertainment, and serves the Southern Illinois region, including Carbondale and the surrounding communities. The Southern Illinoisan was founded in 1851, making it one of the oldest newspapers in the state of Illinois. The newspaper’s website provides access to the latest news, as well as the ability to purchase print and digital subscriptions. The Southern Illinoisan is one of the main source of news for the Southern part of the state, covering a broad range of topics such as local government, crime, education, business, and more. The Southern Illinoisan is a Lee Enterprises newspaper, a media company that owns several newspapers across the United States.