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The City of Carbondale has recently installed an anti-loitering system in the town square that uses flashing lights and loud classical music to prevent individuals from loitering in the area Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois.

City of Carbondale installs new anti-loitering system to deter violence near Town Square

By William Box , Staff Reporter
October 7, 2021
A Homeless military veteran, who did not wish to give his name, sits outside of the Carbondale Warming Center Feb. 25, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “Most people here have got some kind of story,” he said. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography

Carbondale city officials discuss plans to assist homeless members of the community

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2021
A memorial garden sits outside of the Warming Center March 4, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. Carmalit Cahill said the garden is being built by the guests of the Center to remember the guests they have lost during their time there. “Our goal is solely them. What can we do? You’re in a bad place in your life, you’re in a bad spot [...] so how can we help you get out of this permanent spot,” Cahill said.

Local organizations provide services for the homeless community

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2021
Carmalita Cahill, the executive director at the Carbondale Warming Center, cleans the frequently-touched surfaces March 4, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. She is passionate about taking care of others and doing the best she can to help others feel safe and understood. “One of the things that we’re rooted in is humanity, dignity, and empathy, and I think those are things that if you look around the country, around the world, that’s what everybody wants, and if we can show that to everybody in our society, how great would we be,” Cahill said. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography

Samaritan Saturday: Carbondale Warming Center offers housing, food and clothing to homeless community  

By Elena Schauwecker, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2021
Carbondale Warming Center offers a place to stay for those who who are in need of overnight accommodations on Monday, Jan 13, 2020 in Carbondale, IL.

Warming center numbers up, temps down

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2021
Carbondale Warming Center offers a place to stay for those who who are in need of overnight accommodations on Monday, Jan 13, 2020 in Carbondale, IL.

Carbondale Warming Center to stay open, asking for donations of medical equipment

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2020
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