by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale will pay tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, with a workout session at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept.11. The 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb at SIU’s Banterra Center involves a simulated 110-floor stair climb, representing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center twin towers that […]
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CARBONDALE, Ill. – If you’re ready for a party, you won’t want to miss Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2024 Homecoming on Oct. 11 and 12. For the “Off the Rails Concert” on Oct. 11, the City of Carbondale, Carbondale Main Street and the SIU Alumni Association are going to be shutting down The Strip to host this special SIU Homecoming edition concert in the
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host a roundtable discussion in Chicago on Aug. 19 — the first day of the Democratic National Convention — that will consider the dramatically altered landscape of Illinois politics. Institute Director John Shaw will moderate the discussion, which will examine the reasons
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The premiere of “Worth Living,” a musical composition by recent Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate Thomas Edgar, highlights a Tuesday, Aug. 20, program by the faculty-student Versa’tile Chamber Ensemble. Thomas Edgar, who graduated from SIU Carbondale in May 2024 with bachelor’s degrees in piano performance and aviation flight,
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By Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone in one way or another, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Student Health Services has created a new Saluki Covid Memorial Garden to provide a quiet, healing place where anyone can come to relax, remember and reflect. The space will be formally dedicated
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Foodie Fridays are coming to the Office of Innovation and Economic Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale beginning Friday, Aug. 16, and everyone is invited. Taqueria Jimenez and Bake Me Happy are confirmed participants for the inaugural event, and others are pending. On the first and third Fridays of each
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CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting will be open to the public. The tentative agenda:
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SPARTA – The Sparta Police Department has announced the appointment of Officer Adam White as School Resource Officer for the Sparta School District, while Officer Brooks continues to recover. Officer White will be available to both students and staff of the Sparta High School, Sparta Lincoln and the Evansville Attendance Center. Officer White has
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Jarrod Peters, Randolph County Sheriff CHESTER -– Area law enforcement, firefighters, EMS and Telecommunicators recently spent a Saturday training for an active shooter incident. This training is the result of a joint effort among police, fire and EMS agencies to coordinate and plan a strategic response to large-scale incidents like an active shooter.
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RED BUD, Ill. – State Representative David Friess is seeking mentees for his Women’s Leadership Initiative, a mentorship program geared at nurturing and developing future female leaders in the community. This program offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. The mission of our program is to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of
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