by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An international conference that brings together scholars and artists using media and the arts to address the uncertainty of disorienting times will be hosted this month by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Arts and Media. Global Fusion 2025 — The Critical Path in Disorienting Times: Explorations, Practices, and Solidarities — […]
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The work of two local artists at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will kick off a series that highlights a collective of talented and creative women artists. Lance, Sharp Museum curator of exhibits, shows off textile and ceramic artwork now on exhibition as part of the Oak Street
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CARTERVILLE – Illinois State Representative David Friess and State Senator Terri Bryant attended the 4th Annual Workforce Summit held recently at John A. Logan College in Carterville. State Representative David Friess, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, State Senator Terri Bryant and Randy Prince (IMA) The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association stated it was proud to
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open to the public . The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA October 6, 2025 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet today at 4 p.m. in Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open to the public. The tentatative agenda: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery
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By Terri Bryant, State Senator State Government Spending Surges 40% Under Pritzker as Governor Blames Washington As families continue to struggle, state government spending in Illinois has grown nearly 40 percent in just seven years under Governor JB Pritzker. Despite record tax collections, the Governor continues to expand government spending while trying to shift
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ADELPHI, Maryland – A student from Steeleville has been named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, Jessica Whittom was required to complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the
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GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is pleased to be the recipient of a generous $95,000 grant from Edwardsville Community Foundation (ECF). This grant will enhance the organization’s property, Camp Torqua, by providing a second storm shelter on the 70-plus acre property. Girl Scouts not only enjoy Camp Torqua
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a popular premier, family-friendly music festival, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Oct. 10-12, and tickets are available now. Great music abounds at the Little Grassy Get Down. (SIU Carbondale photo) The weekend features an impressive lineup of live
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Football and tailgating, a tasting event, an outdoor movie, a craft sale, Greek Sing and a guest appearance by actor, restaurateur, author, activist and drug counselor Danny Trejo are just a few of the fun activities in store for visitors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Family Weekend 2025, set
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