Today'ss total solar eclipse is bringing big business to Southern Illinois. State tourism chief Cory Jobe has new estimates for the economic impact on Carbondale and surrounding areas.
Today's viewing event at Saluki Stadium, which features representatives of NASA, is a sellout. At Carterville's Walker's Bluff winery, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne will headline the last four days of concerts with a performance during the duration of the eclipse.