Green Party Presidential Candidate to Visit Carbondale
By Emily Cooper, Editor in Chief
June 21, 2019
Filed under City, Latest News
On Monday, June 24 Green Party presidential candidate Dario Hunter will be coming to Carbondale, following St. Louis campaign appearances on June 23, according to a press release from Shawnee Green Party. The release said Hunter is a Green elected official, currently serving on the Youngstown, Ohio...
New capital bill to provide upgrades to SIU
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2019
Filed under Campus, Latest News
On Wednesday, June 5, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a capital bill that would give five percent extra of the budget to reinvest in higher education. According to John Charles, Executive Director for Government and Public Affairs, SIU will get $140 million in renovation construction divided amongst different depar...
University Place Dental to host Free Dental Day this Friday
By Emily Cooper, Editor in Chief
June 19, 2019
Filed under City, Latest News
On Friday June 21, residents in the Carbondale area will have an opportunity to receive free dental services at University Place Dental, a Carbondale dental office, located on Main St. This opportunity to receive free dental services is part of Free Dentistry Day, a day dedicated to providing free denta...
Du Quoin’s 2019 State Fair Grandstand lineup released
By Emily Cooper, Editor in Chief
June 17, 2019
Filed under City, Latest News
This year’s Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand lineup was released on Monday morning. The lineup features several well-known country artists. The lineup was released by Illinois e-News Release. The Du Quoin State Fair runs from Aug. 23-Sept. 2. The admission to the fair is free, but tickets to th...
Carbondale community searches for missing seven-year-old
By Isabel Miller, Photography and Multimedia Editor
June 11, 2019
Filed under City, Latest News, Showcase
Patrice's grandmother Barbra Dotson came from Chicago to look for her youngest grandchild. "Take her to the police station, the hospital, take her anywhere just leave her there. You don't have to give your name or nothing. Just give my grandbaby back," Dotson said.
BREAKING: Seven-year-old girl missing in Carbondale
By Isabel Miller, Photography and Multimedia Editor
June 10, 2019
Filed under City, Editor's Picks, Latest News, News Briefs, Uncategorized
The Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating Dotson. She is 4’00” tall, weighing about 70 pounds, with brown eyes and braided black hair with multi-colored beads. She was last seen wearing gray shorts, a white tee shirt, and pink shoes.
Sunset Concerts returning to Carbondale for a 41st summer of live music
By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter:
June 7, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, City, Editor's Picks, Latest News, Music, Uncategorized
The concerts are free to the public and start at 7 p.m. every Thursday, excluding the Fourth of July holiday. There will be six concerts throughout the summer.
Carbondale’s only gay bar to close
By Emily Cooper, Editor in Chief
June 6, 2019
Filed under City, Latest News
Street Bar, Carbondale’s only gay bar, is set to close. Following the celebration of 50 years since Stonewall the weekend before, Street Bar, located at 213 East Main Street, will be closing its doors.
The Big Ride for EB passes through Carbondale
By Emily Cooper, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2019
Filed under City, Features, Latest News
The Big Ride for EB 2019-2.0 started on April 24 in Yorktown, VA heading to Seattle, WA, and then back to Yorktown, according to the ride’s website. The ride is to raise awareness for Epidermolysis Bullosa, which is a generic connective tissue disorder according to Leslie Rader, a volunteer board of director at Debra of America.
SIU changes housing employment policy, allows RAs to have second job
By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
May 22, 2019
Filed under Campus, In Depth, Latest News
After struggling for months for the ability to get a second job, Resident Assistants at SIU have gained the ability to hold a second on-campus job next fall with a change to University Housing’s policy. The updated policy allows RAs to work up to five hours a week at an on-campus job, while still receiving their housing, meal plan, and $600 per semester stipend according to Lori Stettler, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
Carbondale police identify victim in ongoing death investigation
By Staff Report, News Desk
May 17, 2019
Filed under City, Crime, Latest News, News Briefs
The 37-year-old woman found deceased early Friday morning has been identified as Kristin Duncan of Murphysboro. Carbondale Police responded to a call at approximately 1:49 a.m. Friday to the 800 block of West Mill Street where they found Duncan deceased inside a trash chute.
710 Bookstore to close after over 50 years in business
By Staff Report, News Desk
May 13, 2019
Filed under City, Latest News, News Briefs
After over 50 years in business, Carbondale staple 710 Bookstore is closing its doors. The store, which moved to the former water treatment plant on South Wall Street last year, announced its closing via a Facebook post Sunday afternoon.
