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The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Black women working to make change in Carbondale

By Carolyn Dickte and Janiyah Gaston, Staff Report and Assistant to the Editor
February 21, 2022
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
Carbondale City Council candidate Ginger Rye Sanders speaks during the Get Out the Vote Rally at the Eurma Hayes Community Center in Carbondale, Ill. April 3, 2021. The rally was held to help raise awareness for the upcoming general election in Carbondale and to encourage people from a low voter turnout area to get to the polls on Tuesday. “We’re encouraging the people to be part of the process,” Sanders said. “Be part of the political process because your vote does matter. We should be involved in what’s going on in Carbondale and we should use the voice that has been given to us through the vote, to vote and to be a part of this democratic process that we have here in Carbondale.”

Diversity, inclusion priority for Harvey and Sanders

By Nicolas Galindo, Managing Editor
April 17, 2021

Cook County city becomes first in the nation to provide housing reparations for Black residents

By Oreoluwa Ojewuyi and Courtney Alexander
April 7, 2021
Congressman Glenn Poshard speaks during the Get Out the Vote Rally at the Eurma Hayes Community Center in Carbondale, Ill. April 3, 2021. The rally was held to help raise awareness for the upcoming general election in Carbondale and to encourage people from a low voter turnout area to get to the polls on Tuesday. "It may be a smaller election than a presidential election," Poshard said. "But it's still important!"

Women for Change seek to Get Out the Vote

By Nicolas Galindo, Managing Editor
April 5, 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
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Q&A with Jessica Bradshaw, Jackson County Circuit Clerk candidate

By Amber Koteras, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2020
Carbondale's City Council met remotely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The topics that were discussed was the transferring of ownership of Thai Taste, approval of Wells Fargo, and revised code to the Pay By Mail Program. The council also saw a presentation from the Carbondale Warming Center about an overview of their progress since starting back in early December. The meeting took place on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 via GoToMeeting.

Carbondale City Council approves ordinance requiring employees to wear masks

By Amber Koteras, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

“Evil wins when good remains silent:” Residents plead with city to respond to gun violence

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

“Enough is enough” concerned residents speak out about gun violence at city council meeting

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2020
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Despite backlash, Carbondale says pay up: Paid parking is here to stay

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
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