The groundbreaking for Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Southern Illinois Research Park is set for 1 p.m. Friday, May 6. Speakers will include U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello and state and local leaders, Chancellor Walter V. Wendler and other University officials. The Southern Illinois Research Park is adjacent to the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, 150 E. Pleasant Hill Road. Reporters and photographers are welcome to cover the ceremony.
