About ‘The Portal’ -

An email from SI online editor, Caleb Hale. yesterday called attention to The Southern's new blog, The Portal, which he calls

"a primer for all the topics, news stories, issues and other information from right here in Southern Illinois to the far corners of the world. TheSouthern.com keeps you abreast of breaking local news and gives you the access to find out what’s happening beyond our borders." -- About ‘The Portal’