KASKASKIA, Ill. – The winners of the Kaskaskia Picnic Raffle were annnounced. 1st place: $250, Dan Schilly of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. 2nd place: $150, Pat Buatte of Bloomsdale, Mo. 3rd place: $100, April Grindstaff of St. Mary, Mo.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Acclaimed international concert organist and composer Chelsea Chen will perform at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in September for the Marianne Webb and David N. Bateman Distinguished Organ Recital Series. International concert organist and composer Chelsea Chen will perform a free concert for the Marianne Webb and David N.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A documentary about country music’s origins that is the “authentic voice of working-class Americans” and far different from today’s polished musical performances will be screened at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Browne Auditorium on Sept. 6. Glenda Drew (above) and her husband, Jesse Drew, will discuss and present
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a premier music festival featuring predominately original acoustic Americana music and activities for all ages, is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Naure Outdoor Education Center Oct. 11-13, and tickets are on sale now. The third annual festival’s all-star lineup features such popular performers
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting will follow the monthly meeting of the Cemetery and Finance Committee meeting which begins at 5:30 p.m. The tentative agenda for the city council meeting. CHESTER,
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CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced its Business of the Month: Edward Jones! Aaron Tretter is the Financial Advisor of the office located at 421 West Holmes. Aaron has been working in the field for over 17 years and has a fantastic staff with him at the location with
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2023-2024 academic year was a record-breaker for the Saluki Food Pantry at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, so a food drive is underway to ensure the pantry can continue to provide assistance to students in times of need, thus assuring they can focus on meeting their educational goals. Nearly 20,000 food
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie, the Illinois House Republican leader, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Sept. 9 to discuss the party’s policy agenda and review the issues she believes will influence the November general elections in Illinois. McCombie, R-Savanna, will participate in a discussion
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A barrage of maroon will be everywhere on Saturday, Aug. 31, as the great programs and services that Southern Illinois University Carbondale provides to the region and beyond will be on display at the Du Quoin State Fair. The events are part of SIU Day/Coal Heritage Day. The fairgrounds are
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to give now. Weather in recent
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